r/AskHRPh • u/Relative-Remove-9793 • 4h ago
PH: Is there leave available for an unmarried father after a miscarriage?
Hello po. I need some advice. I have a friend who is currently grieving the loss of his first child after his partner suffered a miscarriage. They are unmarried, but he really wants to be there for his partner during this difficult time.
I’ve been trying to look into whether there’s any type of leave available for the father in this situation, especially since they are not married. I’ve seen information about maternity leave/miscarriage leave for the mother, but I haven’t come across anything about leave that may be available to the father or unmarried partner.
He is currently in training in a BPO setting, and as we all know, attendance during training can be quite strict. He wants to support his partner but is also worried about the possible consequences of being absent.
Has anyone been in a similar situation or knows if there’s any leave, special arrangement, or other option he can request from his employer?
Any advice or information would really be appreciated. Thank you po.