Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing basic employment rights and working conditions in Singapore that forms the foundation for maternity leave provisions
Child Development Co-Savings Act (CDCA): Main legislation governing maternity leave benefits, including eligibility criteria and leave entitlements for working mothers in Singapore
Employment (Female Employees) Regulations: Specific regulations providing detailed provisions for female employees' rights and protections in the workplace
Eligibility - Citizenship Requirement: Legal requirement that the child must be a Singapore citizen for the mother to qualify for maternity leave benefits
Eligibility - Marital Status: Requirement that the employee must be legally married to the child's father to qualify for full maternity benefits
Eligibility - Employment Duration: Requirement that the employee must have served the employer for at least 3 continuous months before being eligible
Leave Duration: Entitlement to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave, with first 8 weeks paid by employer and last 8 weeks paid by government
Notice Period Requirement: Obligation to provide at least one week's notice to employer before starting maternity leave and inform of expected delivery date
Documentation Requirement: Requirement to provide child's birth certificate to employer within 14 days of birth
Employment Protection: Legal protection from dismissal during pregnancy and preservation of employment terms and benefits during maternity leave period
