Maternity Leave Letter

Want to avail your maternity leave and looking for a sample letter? This article gives you a free sample along with the format for the same.
Maternity leave is something which is a woman's right and most of the companies have a maternity leave policy. Maternity leave is protected by the law in many countries so before applying for maternity leave check the maternity leave laws and policies of your company so that you are not deprived of the entitlements for the same.

The following is a general format which can be used to write your own letter. Though one more paragraph can be added stating that you have or will complete the project or any other work assigned to you before you go for leave. However, it is optional. But asking for an acknowledgment letter from the employer is very important as it is your job that is at stake. Hence, note the specifications of the allotted time period for pregnancy leave according to the law as well as the policy.

Maternity Leave Letter Format

Your Name
Address
Contact No.

Date

Employer's / Supervisor's Name
The Designation
Company's Address

Salutation
Re: Maternity Leave Letter


Body of Letter: This section should mention your purpose for leave, affirming that you are expecting and the exact duration of leave. Ensure that it is in compliance with the company policy. This is to avoid any discrepancies and delay in sanctioning of your leave.

Resumption of Work: This part should contain your desire to resume work (if you want to) and state that you will comply with the rules, i.e. give proper notification, for the same.

Your Signature

Your Name
Your Designation
Employee Code

Enclosures: This part should contain the documents that are essential as per the policy or law to submit to the office to ensure compliance and all the related benefits are given to you.

Maternity Leave Letter Sample

Jobi Thomas
13, Antonio Street, Washington
Contact No.- 4041 85 007

11/23/2010

Sylvain Raven
HR Manager
ABC Software

Dear Sylvain,
Re: Maternity Leave Letter


This is to affirm that I am expecting and the due date is The Date and please consider this letter as my maternity leave application. I plan to take the leave from Date (which is in compliance with the company norms) till Date (the end date which culminates your leave period).

I have attached all the necessary documents mentioned in the Maternity Leave Policy. Please find them in the enclosures. I would like to have a confirmation letter from you if you the date of my rejoining, as mentioned above, is acceptable to the company.

It may be noted that I have a total of ten days leave balance in my account as I have not availed it till date which I would like to combine with this specified maternity leave period.

Thanking you and looking forward to resuming my work.

Regards,
Your Signature
Jobi Thomas
Creative Team Head
ABC Software
(Employee Code)

Enclosures: Please find the following.
  • Maternity Leave Application Form
  • Document 1
  • Document 2

Hope this article helps you in writing a personalized letter for yourself. Lastly, please remember that according to the PDA Act i.e. Pregnancy Discrimination Act, it is your right to avail for this leave and you can sue the company if any non-compliance occurs, which is why this letter writing needs little precaution.
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Published: 11/25/2010
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