Cindy,
Found this on the MOM website:
"How do I take the 16 weeks of paid maternity leave?
You may take the 16 weeks of maternity leave from work continuously, starting from 4 weeks before delivery.
Where there is mutual agreement with the employer, the last 8 weeks (9th to 16th week) of maternity leave can be taken flexibly, within 12 months from the birth of the child.
You and your employer should discuss and come to an agreement on the arrangement that will best suit the needs of both parties before the employee goes on maternity leave.
You and your employer should also anticipate and agree on an approach to deal with possible situations that may arise from taking the leave flexibly – for example, how your work performance will be assessed when you are on flexible leave."
Cindy,
There must be mutual agreement. Your boss is actually threatening you. At most, it should affect your performance next yr, not this yr. Do your have the employment contract stating the compulsory payment of AWS?
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Princess,
Ok, will pass you Angel's stuff.