My child is not a Singapore citizen. Am I eligible for paternity leave?
Eligibility for Government-Paid Paternity Leave (GPPL) is based on your child's citizenship.
However, if you meet all the other eligibility criteria, and your child becomes a Singapore citizen within 12 months of birth, you will be eligible for GPPL.
Your child is born on 10 August 2013 and becomes a Singapore citizen on 10 February 2014.
You can take paternity leave anytime between 10 February and 9 August 2014.
For employees who don’t meet the criteria, employers are still encouraged to adopt family-friendly measures, such as granting paternity leave, to allow them to balance their family and work commitments. This will in turn help them to contribute more effectively at work.
This information is sourced from MOM
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