GitLab Singapore Pte Ltd
We’ve Got You Covered
Clear benefits, real support
At GitLab, we believe team member benefits should be simple to understand and there when you need them. From life’s big moments to everyday questions, our comprehensive coverage gives you clarity and confidence so you can focus on your work and life. In addition to the local benefits listed below, all Singapore team members have access to the company-wide benefits available to all team members globally.
Medical
GitLab Singapore team members are enrolled in comprehensive medical insurance benefits through HSBC Insurance.
Key Features
- Hospital and Surgical - Coverage for inpatient procedures and hospital stays
- Major Medical - Protection for significant medical expenses
- Maternity - Support for growing families
- Outpatient General Practitioner - Everyday medical care when you need it
- Outpatient Specialist - Access to specialized medical expertise
- Dental - Coverage for oral health needs
How to Access Specialist Care
Step 1: Check if your specialist is in the IHP Panel Clinics Directory via the IHP Mobile App or Portal
Step 2:
- If your specialist is in the panel: Contact IHP at +64 6715 9422 before your appointment for cashless arrangement
- If your specialist is not in the panel: Obtain a specialist memo with diagnosis and submit with your claim through the IHP portal
IHP Portal - Your benefits hub
Access the IHP Portal to:
- Submit and track claims
- Schedule teleconsultations
- Find panel providers near you
- Request Letters of Guarantee - see slide 49 of the IHP Portal and Mobile Guide
- View your benefit entitlements
- Access the member hotline
- Shop the I-Health Palace marketplace
- Find helpful resources
Getting Started: See the IHP Portal and Mobile Guide for registration instructions and mobile app setup.
How to Report a Claim
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) serves as GitLab’s benefits broker and is here to help with any questions or claims issues.
Contact: claims.sg@wtwco.com
How to Enroll
New Team Members: You’ll receive a Singapore Benefits Onboarding Form during your first week. Once completed, our Total Rewards team works with Willis Towers Watson to enroll you in all group plans. Expect underwriting forms from WTW within your first month.
Life Changes: Email total-rewards@gitlab.com with updates. When adding dependents, include:
- Dependent’s full name
- Date of birth
- NRIC number
- Gender
- Nationality
Full Cover Details & Resources
- GitLab Singapore Benefit Overview (Details on slides 10-36, claims procedures on slide 49)
- Benefits Webinar Recording (Aug 13 2025)
Annual Health Screening
GitLab provides all Singapore team members with an annual Executive Health Screening (Premium Scan) through Fullerton Health. This comprehensive screening helps you stay on top of your health with preventive care.
What's Included
- Executive Health Screening at any Fullerton Health location in Singapore
- Direct billing to GitLab (not CPF payable)
- Option to add tests or upgrade at your own cost
- Benefit renews each calendar year
How to Book Your Screening
- Visit the Fullerton Health Website
- Click “Sign Up” and complete your information
- Search for “GITLAB SINGAPORE PTE LTD” in the company dropdown
- Review the Fullerton Health Guide for locations and screening details
Contact Information
Contact Fullerton Health at ehs@fullertonhealth.com or +65 6333 3636 (Option 3)
Pension
GitLab does not plan to offer a supplementary private pension benefit at this time as Singapore has their Pension system called as Central Provident Fund
Life Insurance
GitLab offers company paid Group Term Life through HSBC Insurance. Coverage is sum insured $500,000 SGD per member.
Underwriting: Members are automatically coverd up to the Free Cover Limit of $150,000 SGD. In order to recieve the full coverage of $500,000 SGD, team members must complete medical underwriting requirements.
For more details on the coverage of the Life Insurance plan, please refer to slides 37-42 of the GitLab Singapore Benefit Deck
Group Personal Accident Insurance
As of 1 Aug 2022, the Group Personal Accident plans will be covered by Zurich. Coverage is sum insured $500,000 SGD per member. Under the Zurich Personal Accident coverage, team members will also recieve extended benefits including ambulance cost coverage, emergency travel expenses, trauma counseling, and more.
For more information on the Group Personal Accident insurance plan, please refer to slides 44-47, of the GitLab Singapore Benefit Deck and the Group Personal Accident Insurance Policy.
GitLab Singapore Pte Ltd Parental Leave
Statutory Leave Entitlements
Maternity Leave
Team members who have been continuously employed by GitLab for at least 3 months immediately before the birth of their child may be entitled to either 16 weeks of government-paid maternity leave in accordance with the Child Development Co-Savings Act or 12 weeks of maternity leave in accordance with the Employment Act. Eligibility can be determined by visiting the Ministry of Manpower website.
Government-paid maternity leave entitlement
- For 1st and 2nd births, team members are entitled to 8 weeks paid by their employer and 8 weeks paid by the government.
- The first 8 weeks of leave must be taken in one continuous block. The following 8 weeks may be broken up into different periods; however, it must end no later than 12 months from the child’s date of birth.
- For eligible team members, this leave runs concurrently with GitLab Parental Leave. Team members must initiate their leave by selecting
Parental Leave
in Workday at least 30 days before leave starts.
Applying for government paid maternity leave
- Team members must submit a GPML Declaration to the Absence Management team as soon as possible.
- GitLab will continue to pay the team member’s salary during their leave and submit a claim for reimbursement.
- For 1st and 2nd births, GitLab will apply for reimbursement for the 9th - 16th weeks of leave. For 3rd and subsequent births, GitLab will apply for reimbursement for the full 16 weeks.
Maternity Leave entitlements under the Employment Act
- Eligible team members may be entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave. This entitlement includes 8 weeks of leave paid by their employer and 4 weeks of unpaid leave.
To initiate leave:
- Team members must submit their leave request through Workday by choosing the
Parental Leave
option. - For eligible team members, this leave runs concurrently with GitLab Parental Leave. If eligible, team members would receive up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave.
Paternity Leave
Team members who have been continuously employed by GitLab for at least 3 months immediately before their child’s due date may be entitled to 4 weeks of government-paid paternity leave. Please visit the Ministry of Manpower website for more information on eligibility.
- For eligible team members, this leave runs concurrently with GitLab Parental Leave. If eligible, team members would receive up to 16 weeks of paid paternity leave.
Applying for Government-Paid Paternity Leave
- Team members must submit their leave request through Workday by choosing the
Parental Leave
option. - Team members must submit a GPPL Declaration to the Absence Management team at
leaves@gitlab.com
as soon as possible. - GitLab will continue to pay the team member’s salary during their leave and submit a claim for reimbursement.
Annual Leave
- Team members in Singapore are entitled to Fourteen (14) days of annual leave per year which accrues on a pro rata basis throughout the year. This leave runs concurrently with GitLab PTO. Team members should initiate leave by entering their time off into Workday by selecting the
Paid Time Off
option under theTime Offs
dropdown menu. - Team members must coordinate with their team prior to taking time off to ensure business continuity. The Company may in its absolute discretion rescind its approval for any leave applied for where the exigencies of work so require.
- Unused annual leave may not be carried forward from any year to a succeeding year except with the prior approval of the Company.
- Unless the Company approves or requires otherwise, annual leave may not be used to offset any notice periods related to a team member’s resignation or termination.
Other Leave
- Team members in Singapore are entitled to such outpatient sick leave and hospitalization leave as provided in the Employment Act.
- Your entitlement (if any) to maternity leave and benefits, adoption leave, childcare leave, extended childcare leave, unpaid infant care leave, shared parental leave and paternity leave shall be as provided in the Child Development Co-Savings Act and the Employment Act.
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