If my spouse is a stay-at-home parent or unemployed, will I still be eligible for the full duration of Shared Parental Leave (SPL) or Shared Parental Leave Benefit (SPB)?
If your spouse is a stay-at-home parent or not employed, you (as the working parent) can take the full duration of Shared Parental Leave (SPL) or Shared Parental Leave Benefit (SPB) - if you meet the eligibility criteria. This allows you to take time off work to care for and bond with your newborn.
By default, your leave will be split equally between both parents. You should update your sharing arrangement to reflect your full entitlement on LifeSG.
We encourage making this update on LifeSG within the first 4 weeks after your child’s birth or Formal Intent to Adopt (FIA) date. If you update it later than 4 weeks, you will have to submit your employer’s agreement as additional supporting documentation to MSF.
It is recommended to discuss your leave plans with your employer early on, especially if your spouse is not working. This helps your employer understand your entitlements.
Related questions
If my spouse and I qualify for different leave schemes (one for SPL, one for SPB), how do we share the leave/benefits?
Will single parents be eligible for the new Shared Parental Leave (SPL) or Shared Parental Leave Benefit (SPB)?
Will part-time employees be eligible for Shared Parental Leave (SPL)?
Will both parents’ agreement be required to change the sharing arrangement?
