How long is sick leave in Singapore?

In Singapore, sick leave entitlement for employees varies based on their length of employment:

• An employee who has been employed for at least 6 months is entitled to 14 days of sick leave per year and 60 days of hospitalization leave, inclusive of the 14 days of sick leave.
• An employee who has been employed for at least 5 months but less than 6 months is entitled to 11 days of sick leave per year and 45 days of hospitalization leave, inclusive of the 11 days of sick leave.
• An employee who has been employed for at least 4 months but less than 5 months is entitled to 8 days of sick leave per year and 30 days of hospitalization leave, inclusive of the 8 days of sick leave.
• An employee who has been employed for at least 3 months but less than 4 months is entitled to 5 days of sick leave per year and 15 days of hospitalization leave, inclusive of the 5 days of sick leave.

What are the eligibility rules for sick leave in Singapore?

In Singapore, employees are eligible for sick leave after completing at least 3 months of continuous employment. The amount of sick leave they are entitled to depends on their length of service with the employer.

How is sick leave payment calculated in Singapore?

In Singapore, the calculation of sick leave payments is based on a daily salary rate. The formula to determine this is as follows:

• Take the monthly basic salary and allowances.
• Multiply by 12 (to annualize the amount).
• Divide by 260 (the number of working days in a year).

The resulting figure is then applied to the number of paid sick leave days to calculate the total sick leave payment.

What is the process for applying for sick leave in Singapore?

If a supported employee in Singapore is unable to come to work due to sickness or injury, they must notify their line manager or another member of their team before the commencement of the business day. The employee should inform their manager as soon as possible and apply for sick leave within 48 hours of the absence through our Global Work Platform™ or by sending an email to support@hellopebl.com.