Who is Eligible for Paternity Leave in Singapore?
Work-life balance is of paramount importance, and this is especially true for new parents. In Singapore, the government recognizes this need and has established a comprehensive set of policies to support families during the transition to parenthood. While the focus of this article is on maternity leave in Singapore for foreigners, it's crucial to understand the broader context of parental leave policies in the country.
Maternity Leave in Singapore for Foreigners
Maternity leave is an essential policy designed to provide mothers with time to recover from childbirth and bond with their newborns. In Singapore, maternity leave is available to foreign mothers as well. To be eligible for maternity leave, foreign mothers must fall into one of the following categories:
Work Pass Holder: Foreign women holding a Work Pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, are eligible for maternity leave.
S Pass Holder: Foreign women with an S Pass are also eligible for maternity leave.
Dependant Pass Holder: Foreign women who hold a Dependant Pass are eligible for maternity leave.
Besides, If you are a foreign worker you won’t get the maternity leave as per the Singapore citizen will get their leave. To be more precise, foreign workers won’t get 16 weeks maternity leave because of their eligibility criteria.
As a working mother, you have the option to choose between 16 weeks of Government-Paid Maternity Leave or 12 weeks of maternity leave based on your child's citizenship status and other eligibility requirements. This provides you with the flexibility to make the best decision for your family and career.
To find out your maternity leave eligibility and entitlement, select the statements that apply to you:
If your child is a Singapore citizen.
If you are legally married to the child’s father.
If you have worked for your employer or have been self-employed for at least 3 continuous months before the birth of your child.
Paternity Leave in Singapore
Paternity leave is equally important as it allows fathers to support their partners and bond with their newborns. Similar to maternity leave, foreign fathers are eligible for paternity leave in Singapore if they hold one of the following passes:
Work Pass Holder: Foreign fathers with Work Passes are eligible for paternity leave.
S Pass Holder: Foreign fathers with S Passes can also take paternity leave.
Dependant Pass Holder: Foreign fathers with Dependant Passes are eligible for paternity leave.
In Singapore, fathers are eligible for two weeks of paid paternity leave. The process of applying for this leave is simple and requires coordination with the employer.
Key Differences Between Maternity and Paternity Leave
Maternity leave in Singapore is longer than paternity leave, which allows mothers to recover from childbirth and bond with their newborns. Paternity leave is relatively shorter, but it provides fathers with an opportunity to support their partners and create a strong bond with their children. Eligibility criteria vary slightly.
Foreign workers in Singapore can take maternity and paternity leave, depending on their work pass type, reflecting the government's pro-family policies.
Family Leave Policies in Singapore
In addition to maternity and paternity leave, Singapore offers several other family-related leave options, including adoption leave, shared parental leave, and childcare leave. These policies cater to various family structures and needs, providing additional support to families residing in the country.
Challenges and Considerations
While Singapore's family leave policies are progressive, there are still challenges and considerations to navigate. Balancing work and family life can be complex, and cultural and societal perspectives may influence choices. Employers also play a vital role in creating a supportive environment that encourages the use of family leave policies.
Conclusion
Maternity leave is crucial for families in Singapore, whether they are locals or foreigners. Policies are evolving to create a more inclusive and supportive work environment. Understanding eligibility and benefits helps create a balanced, family-friendly society.
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okay now that i have the information, this is a CarLando recap of Singapore gp 2023:
1. lando slapping carlos's ass and carlos's response was “ that was hard” , followed by a blush and momentarily losing track of whatever he was saying.
2. p1 and p3 in quali and cue to lando pinching carlos's boobie to lando brushing his hips against carlos's and cue to carlos following him like he's mezmerized.
3. lando replying “ vamos" under carlos's twitter post and “ CARLOOOOOOOS” under his instagram post. (we all think he's whining for carlos but alright-)
4. the carlando hug. it's beautiful. it's mezmerizing. I've seen it too many times. it's poetic.
5. the podium interviews before the celebrations with carlos and lando mentioning each other more often than they're breathing, the cooldown room where they're just “ ai , ai , ai " and “ oh- oh- oh" (sounded like their foreplay without context). lewis just walks in at the last moment without any background context and the sky commentators went like “ alright, if this is how the reporting for the race happens, we'd want this informative reporting every race weekend ;)) ” [ also cue to them recreating the “ ai ” and “ oh ” ]
6. the carlando podium. that spraying technique from lando onto carlos's mouth and carlos sticking his tongue out like that. and the way carlos's practically chugs champagne onto lando's mouth (for second one reference: check the video where fred is drowning carlos in champagne, it's for a very split moment , but you can see it )
7. the post race press conference with carlando in their married domestic bubble + third wheel lewis. also cue to CarLando sitting together far away from lewis and carlos showing lando something which causes them to smile and get giddy over idk, and carlos following lando quickly in the most babygirl way ever. 🏃🏾♀️
8. carlos's instagram selfie post dedicated to CarLando solely + an insta story of the same post, an insta story solely dedicated to an hd aesthetic picture of their hug, cue to lando resharing the selfie post on his own story with “ #CALANDO” as well as resharing the hug™ on his story, and posting the CarLando selfie on his p2 celebration post. a joint instagram post. 😏
9. to mclaren and ferrari admin celebrating carlos and lando. [ mclaren commenting “ vamos” and scuderia ferrari commenting “ good job lando :) ” ]
10. carlos and lando being congratulated by the mclaren and ferrari mechanics.
11. the post race interview again where carlos suggested lando and him should go out for drinks tonight and smiles whenever he mentions CarLando and tone implications of suggesting he knows CarLando works exist.
12. carlos's radio message of “ gap to lando every lap" and carlos intentionally slowing down just enough to keep lando within drs range , lando understanding the signal. when told by his race engineer about the gap (0.8) carlos goes like “ it's on purpose ”. the amount of precision, trust, teamwork and respect. freaking insane.
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