Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Employee Help Sheet: How to Request Leave

🗓️ 1. Decide the Type of Leave You Need

Common types include:

  • Sick Leave
  • Personal or Vacation Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Jury Duty

If you’re unsure which type applies, check with your supervisor or the business office.


🧮 2. Check Your Leave Balance

  • Review your leave chart at drive.google.com using the personal Gmail account you have registered with the business office.
  • If you don’t have access, request access from the Business Office.

📨 3. Submit Your Request

Type of Leave

How to Request

Planned leave (vacation, personal day)

Submit a request form at least 2 weeks in advance.

Scheduled appointment

Submit a request form at least 2 weeks in advance or as soon as appointment is set – whichever is earlier.

Sudden illness or emergency

Contact your supervisor as soon as possible (call, text, or email).  Submit a request form within 3 days of returning to work.


🔁 4. Wait for Approval

Your leave will be reviewed based on:

  • Available leave balance
  • Staffing needs
  • Accuracy and completeness of your request

Leave is not approved until you receive confirmation.


🔄 5. If Your Plans Change

  • Notify your supervisor or the library director immediately.
  • Submit an updated request form to the library director as soon as feasible.

🧍 6. Returning to Work

If requested, provide any required documentation (e.g., release to return to work after illness).


📍 Helpful Contacts

Question About…

Contact

Leave balances or available hours

Business Office

Forms & documentation

Business Office

Scheduling concerns

Supervisor and/or Director


💡 Quick Tips

Plan ahead whenever possible
Communicate early and clearly
Keep copies of approved requests
Make sure leave is approved before being absent from work

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