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.