Leave of Absence Request Letter - Template, Sample Form

Valid in United States

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What is a Leave of Absence Request Letter?

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

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Re: Request for Leave of Absence

Dear ________,

I am writing to formally request a leave of absence from my duties as ________ at ________, effective from ________ to ________. The purpose of this leave is the following:

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During my absence, I will be using ________ of paid leave time given to me by the Company. I will be using ________ of FMLA leave during my absence. During this time, I will continue to communicate with the appropriate teams and supervisors and/or provide updates about ongoing projects if necessary.

I have attached any necessary documentation to support my request, including the following forms:

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I am committed to providing any additional information or documentation that may be required to process my request promptly.

Thank you for considering my request. I value my role at ________ and look forward to returning to work as soon as possible.


Sincerely,


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