A letter of leave of absence is a letter that is written by an employee to an employer requesting a leave of absence. It is important to get issue like this in writing so there is a hard copy to refer back to in case of a dispute in the future.

Tips for writing a letter of leave of absence

-          Include the specific dates on which you will be gone

-          Include a reason as to why you will be absent

Sample letter of leave of absence

Hall News Inc.

1415 Haul Road
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Dear Hall News Inc.,

I wish to request a leave of absence for 30 days. I plan on leaving June 1^st, 2009 and returning June 30^th, 2009.

The reason for my requested absence is personal. I have been working very hard for the past few years, and I just need some time to relax and get myself back into shape. If I don’t get this leave of absence, I don’t know how long I will be able to continue working in the capacity that I have been.

Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions or issues, don’t hesitate to contact me at 523-342-5434.

Terrence K. Alvarado