The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore has clear regulations governing employees’ sick leave entitlements. To ensure full compliance and reduce manual effort, Gutsy provides a Sick Leave type that is already aligned with MOM requirements.
With this built-in automation, Admins do not need to worry about incorrect configurations or calculations - the system enforces MOM rules by default, helping you stay compliant while offering a smooth experience for both Admins and employees.
Source of Sick Leave Regulation
Sick leave entitlements and eligibility are governed by the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Gutsy’s Sick Leave configuration strictly follows these regulations.
How to Assign a Sick Leave Type
Follow the steps below to set up a Sick Leave type in the system:
From the left-side navigation menu, go to Leaves > Leave Types and click + Leave Type.
Under Leave Type Category, select Sick Leave.
Once selected, the system will automatically adjust the interface and limit configurable fields in accordance with MOM regulations.
Enter the Leave Type Name (for example, Sick Leave).
Leave Scheme Details
Scroll down to Leave Scheme Details and fill in the following:
a. Scheme Name: The name assigned to this specific Sick Leave scheme
b. Scheme Description: A brief description outlining the details of this scheme
c. Assigned Company(s): Select the company or companies to which this Sick Leave scheme applies
Scheme Entitlement
Next, configure the Scheme Entitlement section:
The entitlement values are not editable, as they strictly follow MOM regulations.
You may rename the entitlement labels for clarity, for example:
14 days – Outpatient Sick Leave
60 days – Hospitalisation Leave
You may also enable the Enable Proration toggle.
This ensures sick leave entitlement is prorated according to MOM requirements, based on the employee’s length of service.
Note: Once enabled, proration will be automatically calculated by the system.
Scheme Settings
Under Scheme Settings, you will find several configurable options:
Allow Half Day
Enable this option if employees are allowed to apply for sick leave in half-day units.
Proof Upload
Enable this option to require employees to upload supporting documents, such as a medical certificate.
Once enabled, additional fields will appear:
Proof Label
This allows Admins to specify instructions or questions for employees.
Example: Please attach your medical certificate here.
Additional options:
Tick the checkbox to make proof upload mandatory.
Tick the checkbox to allow proof to be uploaded after the leave application is submitted.
Example flow: Employee feels unwell → submits leave application → visits a clinic → uploads the medical certificate later to the same application.
You may also click + Add Proof to create multiple proof fields with the same configuration options.
Reason Input
Enable this option to allow or require employees to provide a reason for their sick leave application.
Once enabled, additional fields will appear:
Reason Label
Admins can customise the question shown to employees.
Example: Please provide details of your sick leave reason.
Additional option:
Tick the checkbox to make the reason input mandatory during leave application.
After completing all configurations, click Create to save the Sick Leave type.
Logic of the Sick Leave
Entitlement Logic
The number of days of paid sick leave an employee is entitled to depends on their length of service, subject to MOM limits:
Up to 14 days of paid outpatient sick leave per year
Up to 60 days of paid hospitalisation leave per year
The 60 days of paid hospitalisation leave includes the 14 days of outpatient sick leave.
Limits on Paid Sick Leave Days
Employees cannot exceed their total sick leave entitlement.
Any outpatient sick leave taken will reduce the remaining hospitalisation leave balance accordingly.
💡 Example:
If an employee has already taken 14 days of paid outpatient sick leave in a year, the remaining hospitalisation leave entitlement will be:
60 – 14 = 46 days of paid hospitalisation leave
The system will automatically track and enforce this calculation to ensure compliance.
👉 Please refer to this guide for step-by-step instructions on assigning leave types to employees.
Well done! By setting up Sick Leave using Gutsy’s MOM-aligned configuration, you ensure regulatory compliance, accurate entitlement tracking, and a seamless leave application experience for your employees. With automation handling the complexity, Admins can focus on managing people - not policies.
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