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Singapore
- Understanding Income Tax in Singapore: What Horizons Does and Your Role
- How is CPF being caculated in Singapore?
- How are salaries prorated in Singapore?
- How is the social security system set up in Singapore?
- What are the standard probation periods in Singapore? What about notice periods?
- What are the national and bank holidays in Singapore?
- Can employees work during national holidays in Singapore?
- When are salaries paid out in Singapore?
- What happens if an employee falls sick during a vacation in Singapore?
- How are sick days handled in Singapore?
- How are annual leaves regulated in Singapore?
- What are the standard working hours in Singpapore?
- Can employees work during public holidays in Singapore?
- Can employees have more than one job in Singapore?
- How is overtime regulated in Singapore?
- What are the parental leave regulations in Singapore?
- What is the minimum wage in Singapore? What is PWM?
- What type of leaves are employees entitled to in Singapore?
- How are income taxes calculated in Singapore?
- Can employees work-from-hom and/or remote in Singapore?
- Are 13th or 14th-month salaries common practice in Singapore?
- What are the health and safety guidelines in Singapore?
- Horizons Payroll Calendar - Singapore 2025
- Is Polling Day on 3 May 2025 a Public Holiday in Singapore?
What are the parental leave regulations in Singapore?
In Singapore, both mothers and fathers are entitled to parental leave.
Mothers can receive 16 weeks of paid maternity leave, while fathers are eligible for 2 weeks of paid paternity leave.
Additionally, shared parental leave is available, allowing fathers to share up to 4 weeks of the mother's maternity leave.
These provisions support parents in balancing work commitments with family life, ensuring both parents can participate in childcare from the early stages.
Furthermore, the Employment Act and Child Development Co-Savings Act safeguard the jobs of parents returning from parental leave.
These laws ensure that after maternity or paternity leave, parents have the right to return to their jobs or to a similar position with equivalent terms and conditions, promoting job security and family well-being.
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