Singapore childcare leave changes will take at least several months to implement, Indranee Rajah says
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- Singapore's planned childcare leave increases will take at least several months to implement because lawmakers must amend legislation and agencies must update systems.
- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that each parent would receive eight, 10 or 12 days of leave annually, depending on whether they have one, two or at least three children.
- The government has agreed to cover the leave costs, allowing employers to fund replacement workers or colleagues who cover absent parents.
Singapore's expanded childcare leave scheme will not begin immediately. Indranee Rajah said the changes will take
At least several months
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