Employment Act: Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore (Chapter 91), which provides the basic framework for maternity leave entitlements
Child Development Co-Savings Act: Legislation that governs Government-Paid Maternity Leave (GPML) scheme and other parental benefits in Singapore
Eligibility - Service Period: Employee must have worked for employer for at least 3 continuous months before being eligible for maternity leave
Eligibility - Citizenship: Child must be a Singapore citizen for the mother to be eligible for the full 16-week maternity leave benefit
Leave Duration: 16 weeks of paid maternity leave for eligible employees, with first 8 weeks paid by employer and last 8 weeks government-funded
Leave Commencement: Leave can be taken up to 4 weeks before expected delivery date
Notice Requirements: Employee must provide at least 1 week notice before starting leave and inform employer as soon as practicable of delivery
Employment Protection: Employer cannot dismiss employee while on maternity leave and must provide protection from retrenchment during pregnancy
Payment Structure: Payment calculated based on gross rate of pay including relevant allowances but excluding overtime payments
Work Arrangements: Provisions for flexible work arrangements and possibility of working during maternity leave subject to mutual agreement
