Letter Requesting Parental Leave - Template Form

Valid in Canada

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What is a Letter Requesting Parental Leave?

A Letter Requesting Parental Leave is a ready-to-use legal template for Canada. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

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RE: Parental Leave


Dear ________:

This letter will outline my formal request for parental leave. As you are already aware, the due date is ________.

I am requesting parental leave of the following time period: ________. I would like my leave to begin on ________ and end on ________.

I will also be submitting this request to the appropriate department in our company.

I very much look forward to working with you to ensure a smooth transition for my leave and back to work.

Sincerely,

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Fields you complete are inserted into the document live. This template is general guidance only - not legal advice.