Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing basic employment rights and working conditions in Singapore that forms the foundation for employment relationships
Child Development Co-Savings Act (CDCA): Core legislation that governs maternity leave benefits for both employed and self-employed women in Singapore
Employment (Female Employees) Regulations: Specific regulatory provisions addressing the rights and protections of female employees in the workplace
Eligibility Requirements: Employee must be employed for at least 3 months and child must be a Singapore citizen (different provisions apply for non-citizen children)
Maternity Leave Duration: 16 weeks of paid maternity leave for Singapore citizen children; 12 weeks if child is not a Singapore citizen; can be taken 4 weeks before expected delivery
Payment Structure: Under Government-Paid Maternity Leave (GPML) scheme: first 8 weeks paid by employer, last 8 weeks funded by government
Notice Requirements: Employee must provide at least one week's notice before starting maternity leave, with appropriate medical certification
Employment Protection: Legal protection from dismissal during pregnancy and guarantee of preservation of employment terms and benefits during maternity leave period
