Types of Leave in Singapore

1. Annual Leave

• Employees are entitled to a minimum of 7 days of paid annual leave for the first year of service, increasing by one day each subsequent year up to a maximum of 14 days.

2. Sick Leave

• Employees are entitled to up to 14 days of paid outpatient sick leave and up to 60 days of paid hospitalization leave per year, provided they have served the employer for at least three months and have obtained a medical certificate.

3. Maternity Leave

• Eligible female employees are entitled to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to certain conditions such as the child's citizenship and the number of children.

4. Paternity Leave

• Eligible fathers are entitled to 2 weeks of paid paternity leave, provided they meet specific criteria.

5. Childcare Leave

• Parents of Singaporean children are entitled to 6 days of paid childcare leave per year if the child is below 7 years old.

6. Public Holidays

• Employees are entitled to 11 paid public holidays each year. If an employee is required to work on a public holiday, they must be compensated with an extra day's salary or a day off in lieu.