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Leave Application Form Example

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Document: Leave Application Form

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Last updated 7/27/2026

LEAVE APPLICATION FORM

Employee Details

FieldDetails
Full NameJack Smith
Employee IDEMP-045
Job TitleQualified Electrician
Employment Type[X] Full Time    [ ] Part Time    [ ] Casual
Department/TeamInstallation Team A
Date of Application15/03/2024

Leave Details

FieldDetails
Type of Leave[X] Annual Leave    [ ] Personal/Carers Leave    [ ] Long Service Leave    [ ] Unpaid Leave    [ ] Other:
Start Date01/04/2024
End Date12/04/2024
Return to Work Date15/04/2024
Total Hours/Days Requested10 Days (80 Hours)
Reason for LeaveFamily holiday and travel

Supporting Documents

[ ] Yes, attached    [X] Not applicable

Public Holidays

Do any public holidays fall within this leave period?

[ ] Yes    [X] No

Declaration

I certify that the information provided is true and correct. I understand that I must follow company policy regarding notice periods for leave.

Employee Signature: J. Smith

Date: 15/03/2024


Employer / Supervisor Section

FieldDetails
Leave Balance at Start Date[Annual]: 25.5 Days    [Personal]: 12 Days
Leave Balance after Approval[Annual]: 15.5 Days    [Personal]: 12 Days
Decision[X] Approved    [ ] Declined    [ ] Approved with Conditions
Supervisor NameSarah Jones
Signature : S. Jones

Date: 16/03/2024

Comments / Conditions of Approval

Approved. Please ensure the van keys are returned to the office before you leave. Have a safe trip.

Notes

Key Decisions Explained:

  • Notice Period: Jack applied on March 15 for leave starting April 1. This gives the employer two weeks notice, which is standard and reasonable for annual leave requests.
  • Public Holidays: Jack indicated no public holidays fall during his leave. Since Easter often falls in April, double checking the calendar is important. If a public holiday did occur, it would be paid as a public holiday, not deducted from his annual leave.
  • Leave Balance: The supervisor verified the current balance (25.5 days) and calculated the new balance (15.5 days) before signing. This ensures payroll accuracy.
  • Handover: The supervisor added a comment about returning the van keys. This is a good practice for trades businesses where assets are assigned to specific employees.

About this Example

Part of the Leave Application Form document collection

Document Type

Leave Application Form

A standard form used by employees to formally request time off from work, ensuring all details are recorded for payroll and compliance.

Complexity

simple

Risk Level

medium