Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing basic employment rights and working conditions in Singapore that forms the foundation for maternity leave provisions
Child Development Co-Savings Act (Chapter 38A): Legislation governing the Government-Paid Maternity Leave (GPML) scheme and eligibility criteria for maternity benefits
Employment (Female Employees) Regulations: Specific regulations detailing provisions for female employees including maternity protection
16-Week Maternity Leave Entitlement: Statutory provision of 16 weeks paid maternity leave, with first 8 weeks paid by employer and next 8 weeks potentially government-funded
Pre-delivery Leave Window: Provision allowing maternity leave to commence up to 4 weeks before expected delivery date
Eligibility Criteria: Requirements including Singapore citizenship of child, minimum 3 months continuous employment, and marriage requirement for 3rd and subsequent children
Notice Requirements: Employee must provide at least 1 week notice before starting maternity leave and inform employer of expected delivery date
Employment Protection: Legal protections including protection against dismissal during pregnancy, maintenance of employment benefits, and right to return to same job after leave
