After going through the different types of leave to which you may be entitled. Sabbatical leave is the device that seems most relevant to you in your particular situation. Here is an example of a letter to send to your employer preferably with acknowledgment of receipt to avoid any unnecessary differences. It is possible that your collective agreement or agreements within your box stipulate deadlines. In these conditions the postmark will prove the age of your request.

Ready-to-use example for an unpaid leave request.

 

Civility Surname First name
Address
Postal code and city
Phone:
E-Mail:

Surname and first name or company name of the recipient
His address
Postal code and city
Tel:
Mail:
Date:

Registered letter with A/R

Subject (dropdown menu) : Request for unpaid leave

Madam Director,

I have the honor to ask you for unpaid leave for a period of (Number of days). If you have no objection, I would like the leave to begin on (leave start date) to end on (specify the last date of leave).

Employee in your company as (specify the title of the position occupied) since (give the start date of the activity within the company), I have always demonstrated integrity and rigor in the performance of my duties. You can see through my work, my dedication and my desire to contribute to the development of society at all levels.

Currently, after (indicate the number of years of work within the company) loyal service, I feel completely fulfilled in my work. The values ​​shared within the company correspond perfectly to my convictions and I am ready to contribute more to the success of the company.

However, I am currently experiencing a rather delicate personal problem which deserves my full attention. In order for me to devote myself entirely to my duties within the company and continue to work in a relevant way, it would absolutely be necessary for me to resolve this problem beforehand. In effect (Briefly explain the nature of the problem).

To be able to invest myself completely in the resolution of this situation or (so that I can treat myself properly), I would be obliged to temporarily suspend my activity within the company. It is for this reason that I am sending you this request for unpaid leave. This is the time needed for me to (take care of my illness or the illness of a person who is very dear to you) Or (correct or properly solve the problem).

I am fully aware that I could not claim any form of compensation of any kind during this period. In addition, this period will not be considered as effective working time which would allow me to benefit from paid vacation days. At the end of this period, I could return to my current position as provided for in the labor code.

So that my absence does not cause any disruption to the normal functioning of activities within the company, I undertake to carry out, according to the rules of the art, the handover with the colleague who will replace me. Furthermore, I would like to inform you that all outstanding files at my level will be regularized before my departure.

I fully realize that you have no obligation to respond favorably to my request. However, I trust your judgment and trust that you will understand my situation.

Please find attached the supporting documents that will allow you to better analyze my request. In any case, I am at your entire disposal for any other information or additional documents you may need.

Thanking you for your interest in my request, please accept, Madam Director, my most respectful feelings and my deepest gratitude.

 

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