Maternity Leave Application, Maternity Leave Application Format, Examples, Samples

 

Application Format for Maternity Leave, Examples, Samples

 

Maternity Leave Application | Maternity Leave Application Format, Topics, Sample, and Example of Maternity leave application

How to write a Maternity Leave Application?

Maternity Leave Application is a form of a formal letter that is written by an employee asking for leave.

Leave application can be written for many reasons out of which, one is Maternity leave. A maternity leave application may be written to send to the boss in your office or school principal in case you are a teacher. This means that the woman wants to take a break from work to take care of the newborn baby and herself properly.

In India, Maternity leave is granted for the period varying from 12 weeks to 26 weeks. In case of an extension of the joining date or changes in the plan, the employee must inform the office.

This Leave application for maternity is written in a formal format and with utmost care. The employee must include all the possible details in the letter giving clarification about the starting date and joining date (tentative).

Through this article, samples for Maternity Leave in Office, Maternity Leave by a teacher in school will be covered. The sample can be edited as per personal requirements.


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Maternity Leave Application Format

Sender’s name and address
Date
To,
Receiver’s name and address
Subject: Request for Maternity Leave Application for ____ days/ weeks from ___ (starting date)
Sir/Ma’am (or Respected Principal),
Body of the Letter
Thanking you
Your’s Sincerely
Sender’s signature and name

 

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Maternity Leave Application samples

Here we have given different samples of Leave applications for maternity reasons. The different examples of Maternity leave applications covered are maternity leave application in office, leave application for maternity in school.

Maternity Leave Application For Office

Mrs. Samita Sharma
123, Parkin Vihar,
New Delhi – 110056

20 March 2021
To,
Mr. Ramesh Nayyar,
Manager, QR Corporations,
Sector 1, Rohini,
Delhi – 110085
Subject: Request for Maternity Leave Application for 16 weeks from 22nd March 2021
Sir,
I am writing this letter to inform you about my pregnancy and my intention to take the allotted 16 weeks of maternity leave which is available to me. My expected due date is 15th June 2021. I am planning to start my leave on 22nd March 2021 and return to the office by 12th August 2021. I will let you know in case of any unforeseen issues with delivery and pregnancy that can cause a delay in the joining date. I am attaching a letter from my doctor confirming all the details.
Please contact me in case of any information required.
Thanking you
Your’s Sincerely
Samita Sharma

2. Maternity Leave by the teacher in School
Mrs. Anita Mishra,
23-A, Street 45,
Kalkaji, Delhi – 110019

9 January 2021
To,
The Principal,
ABC World School,
Kalkaji, Delhi – 110019
Subject: Request for Maternity Leave Application for 11 weeks from 9 January 2021
Respected Principal Ma’am,
I, Anita Mishra, TGT Teacher, have been teaching English subjects from classes 5 to 9 for the last 3 years. As per the discussion held with you regarding Maternity Leave for 11 weeks, I would like to request you to grant me leave from 9 January 2021. My due date is near and the expected date is 15th November 2021. My doctor has recommended bed rest. I will join the school on 5th January 2022 (tentative).
Please assign a temporary teacher to my classes during my absence. I have already completed 80% of the syllabus for all the classes and I will hand over the list of remaining topics to Head Mistress Ma’am before going on leave.
In the case of an unforeseen situation that can cause changes in the joining date, I will let you know as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Your’s Sincerely,
Anita Mishra
 

 
 

Maternity leave application FAQs

 

1. What type of a letter is a maternity leave application?
A1. It is a formal type letter. It falls under the category of official letters.

2. Give the format of a maternity leave application.
A2. The format of a maternity leave application is as follows:

Sender’s name and address

Date

Receiver’s name and address

Subject: Request for Maternity Leave Application for ____ days/ weeks from ___ (starting date)

Sir/Ma’am (or Respected Principal),

Body of the Letter (I want to apply for maternity leave from _______ to ________. My delivery os due in the month of _____. However, the doctor has suggested ________________________________.
Kindly accept my application.

Complimentary closing

Sender’s name

3. To whom does a teacher address the leave application for maternity?
A3. A teacher addresses the school Principal in the leave application for maternity.

4. Can I take a maternity leave for 8 weeks?
A4. Yes, you can take a maternity leave for 8 weeks. The maternity leave application should clearly state the reason for taking 8 weeks’ leave.

5. What is the duration for which I can take a maternity leave?
A5. Maternity leave is granted for the period varying from 12 weeks to 26 weeks.

6. Can one seek permission to work from home due to maternity?
A6. Yes, one can seek permission to work from home due to maternity.

7. Is maternity leave paid?
A7. In Government jobs, maternity leave is paid. In the case of the private sector, it depends from company to company.

8. What necessary details must be mentioned in an application for maternity leave?
A8. Some necessary details must be mentioned in an application for maternity leave are as follows:

  1. Certificate from doctor stating that the woman requires maternity leave.
  2. Duration of maternity leave
  3. If the woman can work from home or not
  4. The tentative joining date

 

9. Can the father also seek maternity leave from work?
A9. Yes, in that case, the leave is called paternity leave.

10. Should I attach any certificate from the doctor with my letter for maternity leave?
A10. Yes, you should attach the certificate from the doctor (if they prescribe bed rest or less activity) with your letter for maternity leave.

 

 

Also See :

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2. Letter to the Government

3. Letter to the police

4. Application for School/College leaving Certificate

5. Order letter

6. Complaint letter

7. Enquiry letter

8. Business letter

9. Application letter for job

10. Letter to the Bank manager

11. Invitation letter

12. Resignation letter

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14. Leave Application for marriage

15. Leave Application for maternity

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