{"id":106324,"date":"2023-12-07T14:22:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T06:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/?p=106324"},"modified":"2024-02-01T17:53:39","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T09:53:39","slug":"singapore-sick-leave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/premiatnc.com\/sg\/blog\/singapore-sick-leave\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide To Singapore Sick Leave Eligibility & Entitlement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sick leave is an important part of the working environment in Singapore, as it ensures that employees can take time off from work to focus on their health and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When handling payroll processes<\/a> for your company, all employers must be aware of the legal requirements for providing sick leave in Singapore, as well as the rules and regulations that govern its use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article provides a detailed overview of the Singapore sick leave eligibility and entitlement for your employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Sick Leave?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sick leave, also colloquially known as \u201cMC\u201d in Singapore, is a type of leave that is taken by employees due to their illness or medical appointment, or to care for an immediate family member. Singapore sick leave can be paid or unpaid, depending on the company\u2019s policies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, paid sick leave is offered as a benefit to employees and is considered a part of their overall compensation package. It is typically accrued over some time and may be used for anything from a short-term illness to a long-term disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An employee may be eligible to receive paid sick leave after examination by a medical professional and certification by that medical practitioner that the employee is unfit to work. This allows employees to rest and recover before returning to work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sick Leave Under Employment Act<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Employment Act outlines the Singapore sick leave entitlements for employees in Singapore. This legislation is designed to protect workers and ensure that they are not deprived of wages or other entitlements due to illness or injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Employment Act establishes the basic terms and conditions for workers covered by the EA, intending to maintain fair employment standards and safe working conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Employment Act was revised in 2018 and the amendments took effect on April 1st of 2019. All employees protected by the Employment Act (including executives, managers, non-workmen, and workmen) are now eligible for core benefits, including sick leave, under the Employment Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notifying The Employer For Sick Leave<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Employees must notify their employer promptly if they anticipate being unable to attend work. This allows the employer to create alternative solutions and make necessary adjustments during the employee\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employees who want to be eligible for paid sick leave must notify their employer of their incapacity to work within 48 hours. They must also be declared unfit to work by a medical professional certified under the Medical Registration Act 1997 or Dental Registration Act 1999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Types Of Sick Leave<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two types of Singapore sick leave available to employees: hospitalization leave and outpatient sick leave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Outpatient Sick Leave<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Outpatient sick leave is paid leave that can be taken when an employee requires medical treatment at an outpatient clinic, such as a doctor\u2019s office or hospital outpatient clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This leave is typically limited to 14 days per year, and the employee must provide a medical certificate issued by a qualified medical practitioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be eligible for paid sick leave, an employee must provide evidence from a medical practitioner or dentist licensed under the Medical or Dental Registration Act that they are unfit to work and present a medical certificate upon their return to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employers are encouraged to demonstrate flexibility and support by providing paid time off for employees who need to attend a medical appointment. Supervisors must be informed of the appointment on time, and a medical certificate is required to validate the appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Hospitalization Leave<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Employees are eligible for hospitalization leave when they require admission to a hospital, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n