What is this document?
A Leave of Absence Agreement is an agreement between an employee and employer, where the employer agrees to permit the employee to take a temporary leave of absence. The employee will be able to return to their original position after the leave of absence is over.
When would I use this document?
A Leave of Absence Agreement would be used when an employee wishes to take a temporary leave of absence from his/her work.
Who signs this document?
A Leave of Absence Agreement is signed by the employee and the employer.
More details about this document
A Leave of Absence Agreement may also be known as a Sabbatical Agreement.
Examples of when a Leave of Absence Agreement may be used include: where an employee is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons; where an employee is taking a temporary leave of absence to commence a temporary project with another company; or an employee is taking a temporary leave of absence to complete an educational program.
What are the core elements of this document?
Core elements of a Leave of Absence Agreement include: Compensation, Benefits, Purpose of Leave of Absence; and Term.
Some additional clauses may include: Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, and Confidentiality.
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