labour · In Force

Maternity Benefit Act 1961

2017: 26 weeks paid leave for first 2 children. 12 weeks for 3rd child. Crèche mandatory (50+ employees). Work from home option. Adoption/surrogacy leave 12 weeks.

Amended

2017

Ministry

Ministry of Labour & Employment

Key provisions and changes

• 26 weeks (first 2 children)
• 12 weeks (3rd child)
• Crèche mandatory 50+ employees
• Adoption/surrogacy 12 weeks
• WFH option