Sample of a Parental Leave Letter

Instructions

• 1

  To:
  Harold Kim
  Head of Accounting
  Big Industries,
  12345, Manufacturing Lane,
  Chicago, IL
  
  From:
  Anna Marie
  Accountant
  
  28th November, 2012.
  
  RE: PARENTAL LEAVE LETTER
  
  Dear Sir,
  
  As you know from our conversation last week, both my son and daughter have contracted the Chicken Pox. I would like to request a 5 day parental leave to take care of them until they recover. I will need days off starting from Number 26 to December 1.
  
  Since my husband is a pilot, he is not always at home, making it difficult for me to leave my children at home sick all alone. While I am away on leave I will need someone from the office, preferably Sarah Miller, to look after my work. I have spoken with her and explained the tasks that need to be completed.
  
  I hope to get a positive response from you.
  
  Yours faithfully,
  (Signature)
  Anna Marie
  Accountant
• 2

  To:
  Steven King
  Head of Human Resource
  Big Consultants
  123 Consulting Ave
  
  From:
  Henry Richards
  HR Executive
  
  Date: April 1, 2007
  
  Dear Mr. King,
  
  I would like to request a 1 day parental leave to take my son to the orthodontist. He is scheduled to have braces put in by the dentist on April 3rd. I will be back in the office on April 4th.
  
  As you know, I am a single parent and cannot send my child alone with someone else because he will not feel comfortable going for such a large procedure without me by his side. I hope that you understand my obligation and approve my leave.
  
  I will make sure that my projects are not affected in any way during my 1 day leave. However, in case something does come up, I can be reached on my cell phone any time during the day.
  
  Thank You!
  
  (Signature)
  Henry Richards