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The Employment Act allows for paid leave for set periods for:

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý adoption leave

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý annual leave

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý child care leave

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý maternity leave

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý paternity leave

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý shared parental leave

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý sick leave

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý unpaid infant care leave

Further details of the employment practices can be found at the Ministry of Manpower. A brief outline of some of the key absences is outlined below.

Sick leave

An employee covered by the Employment Act is entitled to paid sick leave, including medical leave issued by a medical practitioner if:

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý the employee has served the employer for at least three months

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý the employee has informed or attempted to inform the employer of his or her absence within 48 hours. Otherwise, the employee will be deemed to be absent from work without permission or reasonable excuse

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý the sick leave is certified by the company's doctor, or by a government doctor (including doctors from approved public medical institutions)

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