Leave of Absence - HR Glossary

HR Glossary - Leave of Absence - Hireforce
HR Glossary - Leave of Absence - Hireforce

A leave of absence is an approved period of time during which an employee is permitted to be absent from work, usually for personal, medical, or other particular reasons. This time off is provided by the employer and is frequently controlled by corporate policy and employment legislation.

Example

An employee can request a Leave of Absence to care for a sick family member, improve their education, or recover from a medical treatment. The employer analyzes the request and, if accepted, provides the employee time off from work, with or without compensation, depending on the company's policy.

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