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Find out what GPPL is and how you can submit claims. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-template-meta-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query wp-block-hosts-query has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-query-is-layout-1 wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul data-wp-interactive=\"eh-hosts\" class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-1 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li data-host-index=\"0\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.openDetail\" class=\"wp-block-post post-1551 hosts type-hosts status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure style=\"width:52px;height:52px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-120x120.png\" class=\"attachment-host_thumbnail size-host_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-radius:60px;height:52px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon.png 239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-sm-font-size is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h6 style=\"line-height:1.3; border-right-width:1px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--black); padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2);\" class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-elements-1e20e747939e3458765ab321928f59b7 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-violet-500-color has-sm-font-size\">The Team<\/h6><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-left:0\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2022-10-25T02:39:07+00:00\">Oct 25, 2022<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Updated<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-07-15T05:11:36+00:00\">Jul 15, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">13 mins read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized blog-template-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/image3-1.png\" alt=\"Image\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:864px;height:561px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-15 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-14 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" id=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"content-single-table-content\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content_single content_single--blog content-single-content-wysiwyg wysiwyg content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\nOne of the biggest and most important events in a person\u2019s life is when they welcome a baby to their family.\n\nSo if you have an employee who\u2019s recently had a baby \u2014 congratulations! That\u2019s certainly cause for celebration. It\u2019s always nice to see employees starting or expanding their families.\n\nAs a business owner, you\u2019ll be glad to know that because of governmental efforts to support parents in having and raising children, paternity leave is fully subsidised. It\u2019s all aimed at fostering a pro-family environment in Singapore, amidst decades of declining birth rates.\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-government-paid-paternity-leave-gppl-scheme\">What is the government-paid paternity leave (GPPL) scheme?<\/h2>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.profamilyleave.msf.gov.sg\/schemes\/paternity-leave\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">government-paid paternity leave (GPPL) scheme<\/a> essentially supports eligible working fathers (including those who are self-employed) in caring for their newborn baby. It also aims to encourage shared parental responsibility. This ensures that the burden of taking care of a newborn doesn\u2019t sit solely with the mother, especially after she\u2019s just given birth and needs time to recover and heal.\n\nThe government will reimburse employers for 2 weeks of GPPL taken by eligible employees \u2014 capped at $2,500 per week, or a total of $5,000. Employers can use this handy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.profamilyleave.msf.gov.sg\/calculate\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Government-Paid Leave (GPL) Calculator<\/a> to estimate the amount of reimbursement they will receive from the government for their application.\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-government-paid-paternity-leave-go-for\">How long does government-paid paternity leave go for?<\/h2>\n<strong>Update:<\/strong> With the recent <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/budget-announcement\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Budget 2023 announcements<\/a>, for eligible working fathers of Singaporean children born from 1st January 2024, they\u2019ll be able to enjoy 4 weeks of government-paid paternity leave, up from the previous 2 weeks.\n\nCurrently, eligible working fathers can enjoy up to 2 weeks of government-paid paternity leave.\n\nIt can be taken no earlier than the child&#8217;s date of birth for natural fathers, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.profamilyleave.msf.gov.sg\/faqs\/claims-submission#FIA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Formal Intent to Adopt (FIA) date<\/a> for adoptive fathers. It must also be taken within 12 months of the child\u2019s date of birth, inclusive of the date of birth.\n\nWorking fathers can choose whether they want to take their two weeks of GPPL in one continuous block (within 16 weeks from the child\u2019s date of birth), or take it non-continuously \u2014 as long as it is mutually agreed between them and their employer.\n<h2 id=\"which-employees-are-eligible-for-the-singaporean-gppl-scheme\">Which employees are eligible for the Singaporean GPPL scheme?<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6801\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/image5-2.png\" width=\"1125\"\/>\n<h3 id=\"the-eligibility-criteria-is\">The eligibility criteria is:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Your child is a Singapore citizen, or becomes a Singapore citizen within 12 months from their date of birth (inclusive of date of birth).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You are\/were legally married to the child\u2019s mother before your child&#8217;s birth or within 12 months from your child&#8217;s date of birth (inclusive of date of birth).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You have served your employer for a continuous period of at least 3 months before your child&#8217;s date of birth.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Alternatively, if you have not served your employer for a continuous period of at least 3 months before your child\u2019s date of birth, but your employer is willing to grant GPPL to you, the Government may reimburse your employer for your GPPL. Provided that you have served your current employer at the point of your child\u2019s date of birth, and you have not claimed any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.profamilyleave.msf.gov.sg\/schemes\/paternity-benefit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">government-paid paternity benefit (GPPB)<\/a> for the same child.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nFor self-employed fathers, you must be engaged in a particular trade, business, profession or vocation for a continuous period of at least 3 months before your child\u2019s date of birth, and have lost income from not working during your paternity leave period.\n\nFathers who do not meet the GPPL eligibility criteria can check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.profamilyleave.msf.gov.sg\/schemes\/paternity-benefit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">government-paid paternity benefit (GPPB)<\/a> scheme to see if they qualify for that instead.\n<h3 id=\"for-fathers-with-a-stillborn-child-the-eligibility-criteria-is\">For fathers with a stillborn child, the eligibility criteria is:<\/h3>\nSame as the list of criteria mentioned above, but with the addition of a \u2018Notification of a Stillbirth\u2019 certified by a medical practitioner or registered midwife; or a stillbirth certificate issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.\n<h3 id=\"for-adoptive-fathers-the-eligibility-criteria-is\">For adoptive fathers, the eligibility criteria is:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You are not the biological father of the child.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If your child is not a Singapore citizen, either you or your wife (if she is a joint applicant to the adoption) has been a Singapore citizen since the date on which the dependent pass (DP) is issued.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You have served your employer for a continuous period of at least 3 months before your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.profamilyleave.msf.gov.sg\/faqs\/claims-submission#FIA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Formal Intent to Adopt (FIA) date<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Alternatively, if you have not served your employer for a continuous period of at least 3 months before your FIA date, but your employer is willing to grant GPPL to you, the Government may reimburse your employer for your GPPL. Provided that you have served your current employer at the point of your FIA date, and you have not claimed any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.profamilyleave.msf.gov.sg\/schemes\/paternity-benefit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">government-paid paternity benefit (GPPB)<\/a> for the same child.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nFor self-employed fathers, you must be engaged in a particular trade, business, profession or vocation for a continuous period of at least 3 months before your FIA date, and have lost income from not working during your GPPL period.\n<h2 id=\"do-employers-have-to-pay-for-an-employees-gppl\">Do employers have to pay for an employee&#8217;s GPPL?<\/h2>\nTechnically, employers are not paying for an employee\u2019s GPPL as it is fully funded by the government.\n\nHowever, employees have to continue paying an employee their usual salary first \u2014 even though the employee is on GPPL. Once the employee has completed their GPPL however, employers can then submit a claim for reimbursement by the Singapore government.\n\nHow can businesses claim GPPL?\n\nFor employers:\n<ol>\n<li>You have to obtain the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.gov.sg\/gppl1form\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">declaration form (GPPL1)<\/a> and other supporting documents from your employee, and verify their eligibility for GPPL. You can choose to use your own form or system to capture your employee\u2019s declaration, but the information requested should be similar to those mentioned in the declaration form. (These forms or records must be kept for 5 years from the last leave date for audit purposes.)<\/li>\n<li>Submit your reimbursement claim online via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.profamilyleave.msf.gov.sg\/eservices\/submit-a-claim\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Government-Paid Leave (GPL) Portal<\/a>. This has to be done no later than 3 months after the last date of the employee\u2019s GPPL.<\/li>\n<li>Check on the application status on the GPL Portal. A notification will be sent to you and your employee once the application has been processed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"tips-to-support-singaporean-working-parents-after-a-childs-birth\">Tips to support Singaporean working parents after a child\u2019s birth<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"dad lifting his kid to the sky while playing\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6802\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/image1-1.png\" width=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image1-1.png 1125w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image1-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image1-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image1-1-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/>\n\nEven with government-paid maternity leave and paternity leave, it\u2019s a real struggle for working parents to cope with childcare duties and other responsibilities, especially after returning to work.\n\nFor working dads, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/politics\/more-dual-income-couples-in-spore-with-equal-qualifications-population-census\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more women in the workforce<\/a> (and some even surpassing their husbands in terms of salary), there has been an increasing need for their involvement in childcare duties. Working fathers do want to get involved. However, social and societal support is still trailing behind in terms of paternity benefits.\n\nEven with the provision of <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/understanding-parental-leave\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shared parental leave<\/a>, many fathers feel social pressures to continue working and not take on the role of primary caregiver, or may face a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/singapore\/paternity-leave-fathers-newborn-children-family-2433306\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lack of workplace support<\/a>. In fact, while an increasing number of dads are using the GPPL they are entitled to, almost half do not \u2014 the take-up rate of paternity leave was only 55 per cent in 2019.\n\nIn view of all this, how can you as an employer better support them so they feel a good sense of work-life balance, especially when it comes to their family? We\u2019ve already covered <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/support-pregnant-employees\/\">ways you can help and support pregnant working mothers<\/a>, so we\u2019ll be focusing more on what you can do for dads in the workplace below.\n<h3 id=\"make-flexible-working-arrangements-available\">Make flexible working arrangements available<\/h3>\nWorking dads are growing louder in their call for flexibility at work \u2014 in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tal.sg\/tafep\/resources\/articles\/2019\/growing-voice-of-new-dads\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">study by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP)<\/a>, 63% of working fathers in Singapore would consider leaving a company if there was a lack of work-life programs. 95% of all men surveyed also said that they would be more productive at work if their company provided them the flexibility to manage work and family.\n\nEmployers need to be continually improving and innovating their work-life strategies, in order to meet the changing needs of employees. After all, the future of work is flexible \u2014 and this is echoed by our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/remote-work-report\/\">Remote Work Report 2022<\/a>, which showed that the top priority for Singaporeans is work-life balance, and hybrid working was seen as the best model for achieving that.\n\nWith so many technological tools available that enable flexible working like never before, it\u2019s much easier for employees to manage work responsibilities alongside their family needs today.\n\nEncourage employees to speak up <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/what-are-1-1s\/\">during 1:1 meetings<\/a> if they require flexible work arrangements, and be supportive in accepting their requests as long as it\u2019s within reasonable confines. WFH arrangements for dads in dual-income families allow men to take on increased responsibilities for childcare, and help lighten the load on mothers too.\n\nWhen you create an environment of trust and respect, employees will be able to feel comfortable and be transparent about the support they need. This enables them to manage their responsibilities more effectively and be more productive at work \u2014 which only stands to benefit the rest of the team and the company too.\n<h3 id=\"extend-paid-paternity-leave-in-your-company-policy\">Extend paid paternity leave in your company policy<\/h3>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"dad playing with his kid and blowing bubbles\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6803\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/image4-1.png\" width=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image4-1.png 1125w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image4-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image4-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image4-1-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/>\n\nAlthough the statutory provision for paternity leave in Singapore is 2 weeks, there\u2019s nothing stopping you from providing more. Take it from these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todayonline.com\/singapore\/firms-singapore-most-generous-parental-leave-entitlements?\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">firms with the most generous paternal leave entitlements in Singapore<\/a> \u2014 some have paid parental leave policies which allow new parents to benefit from 26 weeks of paid leave, while others such as Netflix Asia provide unlimited paid parental leave to all employees.\n\nIt\u2019s certainly a generous employee benefit that working dads will want, and definitely makes a world of difference. Because of the inequality in paid paternity leave and maternity leave provisions (2 weeks vs 12 to 16 weeks), the burden of raising the baby ends up falling more on the mother than the father \u2014 especially in the first few months after childbirth.\n\nProviding fathers with a longer paternity leave enables them to be present with their partners for a longer period of time after childbirth, allowing them to not only spend precious time bonding with their baby, but also creating a routine that both parents can settle in.\n<h3 id=\"make-sure-paternity-policies-and-benefits-are-clear-and-easily-accessible\">Make sure paternity policies and benefits are clear and easily accessible<\/h3>\nNew dads in particular can be completely lost or oblivious to what their rights are when it comes to paternity leave and benefits, which is why it will be incredibly helpful for them to be aware of the organisation\u2019s paternity leave policy.\n\nMake sure your company policies clearly state the protections and obligations of both the employer and employee with regards to paternity leave, so that both parties are aware of the relevant legislation. Creating a page with instructions on how to apply for paternity leave would also take some stress off their shoulders, especially if they\u2019re doing it for the first time.\n\nApart from paternity leave and shared parental leave, it would also be good to direct them to other helpful resources and inform them of additional benefits that they or their partners are entitled to, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/employment-practices\/leave\/childcare-leave\/eligibility-and-entitlement\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">paid childcare leave<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iras.gov.sg\/taxes\/individual-income-tax\/basics-of-individual-income-tax\/tax-reliefs-rebates-and-deductions\/tax-reliefs\/grandparent-caregiver-relief\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">grandparent caregiver relief<\/a> (for working mothers only), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iras.gov.sg\/taxes\/individual-income-tax\/basics-of-individual-income-tax\/tax-reliefs-rebates-and-deductions\/tax-reliefs\/working-mother's-child-relief-(wmcr)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">working mother\u2019s child relief<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iras.gov.sg\/taxes\/individual-income-tax\/basics-of-individual-income-tax\/tax-reliefs-rebates-and-deductions\/tax-reliefs\/parenthood-tax-rebate-(ptr)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">parenthood tax rebates<\/a> and more.\n<h3 id=\"celebrate-parenthood-in-the-workplace\">Celebrate parenthood in the workplace<\/h3>\nThe focus should be on building a culture where employees are encouraged, not discriminated against, to care for their families. Employees aren\u2019t just leaders at the workplace \u2014 they are leaders of their own families too, and their family members are essential in keeping them happy and fulfilled. After all, who do employees work hard for? It\u2019s not just for themselves, but their families as well.\n\nUltimately, work-life balance is key, and companies that support employees in putting family first will reap the returns in having an engaged and productive workforce. Consider organising corporate family day events annually, so your employees are encouraged to spend time having fun with their families!\n\nIt\u2019s also important to celebrate family milestones in your team, whether that\u2019s pregnancies, a baby\u2019s arrival, or a child\u2019s birthday. Talk openly about parenthood and encourage your team to share pictures and news about their children.\n\nCelebrating parenting makes a huge difference to the spirit of your team. To those who have children, it sends a clear message that they are supported and valued. To those who are considering having children, it shows that they won\u2019t face barriers in the workplace. To the whole team, you show you\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/healthy-workplace-environment\/\">modern workplace<\/a> that values the life experiences of all staff.\n<h2 id=\"manage-parental-leave-easier-with-employment-hero\">Manage parental leave easier with 91爆料<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"dad playing with his kid in front of the house\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6804\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image2-1.png\" width=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image2-1.png 1125w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image2-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image2-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/image2-1-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/>\n\nIf you\u2019ve got an employee who\u2019s a soon-to-be dad, check out our guide to find out <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/how-managers-and-hr-can-support-working-parents\/\">how you can better support working parents<\/a> after the child is born.\n\nBalancing work and parenting responsibilities isn\u2019t easy at all, and there are plenty of things that businesses and HR leaders can do to help. Using an all-in-one HR and payroll software like <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/products\/hr-software\/\">91爆料<\/a> makes <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/leave-management-guide\/\">leave management<\/a> incredibly easy and fuss-free.\n\nEmployers can make leave policies easily accessible to all employees via the platform and approve leave requests instantly, whilst employees can apply for leave as and when needed via self-service functionality wherever they are located, through the mobile app. Keen to find out more? Speak to one of our experts today.\n\n<p class=\"legal\"><em>Disclaimer: The information in this article is current as at 25th Oct 2022, and has been prepared by 91爆料 Pty Ltd (ABN 11 160 047 709) and its related bodies corporate (91爆料). The views expressed in this article are general information only, are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees, and should not be relied on as professional advice. 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