HR Glossary

What is Maternity Leave - 16 Weeks (Singapore)?

A statutory entitlement under Singapore's Employment Act and Child Development Co-Savings Act, providing eligible working mothers up to 16 weeks of Government-Paid Maternity Leave (GPML) for the birth of a Singapore citizen child, with the government reimbursing employers for a portion of the cost.

Why it matters in hiring

Maternity Leave - 16 Weeks (Singapore) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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