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Leave of Absence Request and Approval Form

CA$29

Leave of Absence Request and Approval Form

Alberta
CA$29
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Product overview

This customizable form takes a leave request from the employee’s first ask to their return to work. Each version lists the job-protected leaves for its jurisdiction, with lengths, who qualifies and which days are paid, plus a personal or unpaid leave option for time off the law does not cover.

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What's Included
  • Leave table for your jurisdiction with tick boxes: leave type, maximum length, who qualifies, paid days and the section of the Act
  • Personal or unpaid leave option, and a company policy or collective agreement option
  • Dates and supporting documents, with the jurisdiction's medical note rules where they apply
  • Employee declaration and employer decision
  • Benefits and seniority, and a return to work record
  • Legal note on job-protected leave, reinstatement and privacy
  • Fillable Word document and a print-ready PDF for each version (5 pages each)
Choose Your Province

Select your province, territory or federal jurisdiction before purchasing. Each version lists that jurisdiction’s job-protected leaves and cites its employment standards law. The federal version is for federally regulated private-sector employers under the Canada Labour Code. Not available for Quebec.

Who It's For

Small and growing Canadian businesses, and the owners, managers, payroll and HR professionals who handle leave requests.

Important Note: This template is a general business resource and is not legal advice. The rules in it were checked as of October 2, 2026, but laws change and apply differently to each employer. Review and adapt it for your workplace and obtain professional advice where appropriate.

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