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, the 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 within the first 4 weeks after your child's date of birth or adoptive child’s Formal Intent to Adopt (FIA) date.

For parents employed with a company, you will have to submit your employer's agreement as additional supporting documentation to MSF if you update your sharing arrangement later than 4 weeks after your child’s date of birth or adoptive child’s FIA date. 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.