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The Maternity Letter to Employer is a crucial document used by female employees in the Philippines to formally notify their employers of their pregnancy and request maternity leave benefits. This document is mandated under Republic Act No. 11210 (Expanded Maternity Leave Law), which provides 105 days of paid maternity leave to all female workers regardless of civil status or legitimacy of the child. The letter serves multiple purposes: it officially documents the pregnancy notification, specifies the intended leave dates, outlines work handover plans, and ensures compliance with Philippine labor laws. This formal communication is typically submitted several months before the expected delivery date, allowing employers to make necessary arrangements for workflow continuity. The letter may also include requests for additional unpaid leave, allocation of leave days to the father, or special arrangements for single mothers who are entitled to extra benefits under the law.

1. Employee Information and Date: Employee's complete name, position, department, and employee ID number (if applicable), along with the current date

2. Employer Details: Complete name and address of the employer, including specific department/person the letter is addressed to

3. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a Maternity Leave Notice/Request

4. Formal Notice of Pregnancy: Statement declaring the pregnancy and expected due date, supported by medical certificate

5. Leave Duration Request: Specific dates for the intended start and end of the 105-day maternity leave period

6. Benefit Entitlement Reference: Reference to RA 11210 and the 105-day paid maternity leave entitlement

7. Handover Planning: Brief outline of how current responsibilities will be handled during absence

8. Return to Work Statement: Expected date of return to work after maternity leave

9. Contact Information: How to reach the employee during the maternity leave period

10. Closing and Signature: Professional closing, signature, and printed name of the employee