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, leave is split equally between both parents. To claim your full entitlement, update your sharing arrangement on LifeSG — ideally within 4 weeks of your child's birth or your adoptive child's Formal Intent to Adopt (FIA) date.

If you update after 4 weeks:

If you are employed and update your sharing arrangement after the 4-week window, you will need to submit your employer's agreement as additional supporting documentation to MSF.

We recommend discussing your leave plans with your employer early, especially if your spouse is not working, so they are aware of your entitlements.