SINGAPORE — From April 1 next year, four weeks of government-paid paternity leave will be mandatory. Currently two weeks of government-paid paternity leave are given to eligible fathers
NDR 2024: 4 weeks of paternity leave to be mandatory from April 2025, parents to get 10 more weeks of shared leaveFour weeks of government-paid paternity leave will be made mandatory from April 1, 2025A new Shared Parental Leave scheme will also be introduced, comprising 10 additional weeks of paid leave, shared between both parents
Although he said the country has"come a long way" in the latter aspect, some still believe that"fathers should be the exclusive breadwinners, and mothers the main caregivers"."Women these days have every opportunity to excel in their careers. It’s not possible for them to pursue their goals, and still carry a heavier share of the caregiving and housework responsibilities.
Currently, eligible working fathers whose children are Singapore citizens are entitled to two weeks of government-paid paternity leave. They may take an additional two weeks if their employers allow it.Eligible working fathers with Singaporean children born on or after April 1, 2025 will be entitled to four weeks of government-paid paternity leave.NPTD said that the new Shared Parental Leave scheme will replace the current one from April 1, 2025.
Phase 1: Eligible working parents of Singaporean children born on or after April 1, 2025 will be entitled to six weeks of shared leave
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