Employment Leave Schemes

Employment Leave Schemes

Unpaid Infant Care Leave (child below age of 2)

As a working parent you are entitled to 6 days of unpaid infant care leave a year, regardless of the number of children.

Eligibility:

• Your child is below 2 years of age.
• Your child is a Singapore Citizen.
• You have served your employer for a continuous period of at least 3 months.

In addition to 6 days of unpaid infant care leave a year, you are also entitled to 6 days of paid childcare leave if your child is a Singapore Citizen and below the age of 7 (see below).

Paid Child Care Leave (child below age of 7)

As a working parent, you are entitled to 6 days of paid child care leave a year, regardless of the number of children.  Your youngest child must be a Singapore Citizen and below the age of 7.

Eligibility:

• Your youngest child is below 7 years old.
• Your child is a Singapore Citizen.
• For employees: You must have served your current employer for a continuous period of at least 3 months.
• For self-employed: You must be engaged in your business, trade or profession for a continuous period of at least 3 months.

Extended Child Care Leave (child age between 7 and 12)

As a working parent, you are entitled to 2 days of paid extended child care leave a year, regardless of the number of children.  Your youngest child must be a Singapore Citizen and between 7 and 12 years old.

Eligibility:

• Your youngest child is between 7 and 12 years old, both inclusive.
• Your child is a Singapore Citizen.
• For employees: You must have served your current employer for a continuous period of at least 3 months.
• For self-employed: You must be engaged in your business, trade or profession for a continuous period of at least 3 months.

What if I am not eligible?

If you are an employee covered under the Employment Act, you are entitled to 2 days of paid child care leave a year as long as your child is below 7 years old. More information can be found at Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) website.

Find out more information:

Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
Website: http://www.mom.gov.sg
Tel: 6438 5122 (Mondays to Fridays: 8.30am to 5.30pm; Saturdays: 8.30am to 1pm)
Address: MOM Services Centre, 1500 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339946