Can i get paternity leave

Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies. Hide this message. Home Childcare and parenting Financial help if you have children. Paternity pay and leave. Print entire guide. Brexit Check what you need to do. Explore the topic Benefits and financial support for families Financial help if you have children Pregnancy and birth Holidays, time off, sick leave, maternity and paternity leave.

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My child is not a Singapore citizen. Am I eligible for paternity leave? Am I eligible for paternity leave as a PR, or a foreigner working in Singapore? I'm a fixed-term contractor, temporary or part-time employee. I'm still on probation at work. Can I use paternity leave to shorten my notice period? Do I need to give advance notice to my employer before going on paternity leave? Can I get extra pay for unused paternity leave? You should also tell them:.

Your employer cannot refuse or postpone your paternity leave as long as you have given them the right amount of notice. If you like, you can tell us more about what was useful on this page. Please do not include any personal details, for example email address or phone number.

If you have a question about your individual circumstances, call our helpline on We cannot respond to questions sent through this form. Breadcrumbs Home Advice Holiday, sickness and leave Maternity, paternity and adoption. Checking you can get paternity leave Taking paternity leave Paternity pay Other rights when you and your partner are having a baby or adopting a child. Eligibility for paternity leave for adoption To be eligible for paternity leave when adopting a child, you must be legally classed as an employee.

Telling your employer When having a baby To get paternity leave when you and your partner are having a baby, including through surrogacy, you must tell your employer: when your baby is due whether you want to take 1 or 2 weeks' leave when you want the leave to start You must tell your employer no later than the 15th week before your baby is due. When adopting You must tell your employer within 7 days of being matched with a child.