The recent change in Paternity Leave entitlement supports eligible working fathers (including self-employed fathers) in caring for their newborn children and encourages shared parental responsibility.
Eligible fathers have been enjoying up to 2 weeks of Paternity Leave. For child born on or after 1 January 2024, eligible fathers can enjoy up to 4 weeks* of Government Paid Paternity Leave (GPPL). These additional 2 weeks* are subjected to employer’s agreement.
The Government will reimburse/pay for all 4 weeks of your GPPL, capped at $2,500 per week or a total of $10000. Government reimbursement/payment is capped at a daily rate of: $2,500 / working days a week
By default, GPPL is to be taken in one continuous block within 16 weeks from child’s date of birth (inclusive of date of birth).
With mutual agreement between employer and employee, GPPL can be taken in one continuous block or non-continuously within 12 months from child’s date of birth (inclusive of date of birth).
Find out more at Government Paid Leave Portal.