Complaint Letter: Responding to Employment Termination Threats Due to Pregnancy Leave

Dear Human Resources manager,

I have been on maternity leave since June 10, 2012 but I recently received a letter from Human Resources stating that my request for my maternity leave was filed too late.

I am also denied the option to take an extended maternity leave as you now require me to return to work on June 20, 2012 or resign immediately by giving your office 30 days notice. I believe this is an unjust move on your behalf, as I have specified before that my doctor has required me to take a maternity leave due to pregnancy complications.

I have also sought legal advice on the matter and I have ascertain that I have properly complied with company policy regarding the time frame of which I filed my notice. Under the laws of this country, I am entitled to 2-3 weeks maternity leave as a regular employee of the company. I have been a loyal employee of Cardanis Soles Inc. for the last six years.

Attached are the copy of my maternity leave documents, a letter from my lawyer regarding my rights as an employee and a mother. Also a document about the recent labor and workplace laws in effect.

I will file for legal action if you will pursue to terminate my employment based solely on my file for maternity leave.

As much as possible, I do not want to subject myself to any stressful scenarios given my condition. I also do not want such an issue to affect my working relationship with the company to which I have been a sincere and hardworking employee.

You may reach me through my contact details and we can meet and settle the matter at hand.

Regards,

Claudia the Pregnant employee

Request Letter for Early Maternity Leave Due to Pregnancy Complications

Dear Human Resources Manager,

I would like to file an early maternity leave, starting on [insert date here] and I will be returning to work after my due date on [insert date here].

I am experiencing pregnancy complications related to my blood pressure levels and I have been advised complete bed rest by my obstetrician. Attached is my doctor's letter of necessity.

Please consider my request with utmost urgency.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely yours,

Request Letter to Reduce Working Hours after Maternity Leave

Dear Sir,

Pleased be advised that I wish to humbly request for a change in work hours or a reduction of work hours (if possible) from May 10- June 10, 2012. Due to the fact that I have recently given birth and my newborn is still in the hospital under medical care. I would like to settle my childcare concerns in the next few weeks, my son needs special care and I would like to make the transition for him at home as comfortable as possible.

Attached is my doctor's letter of medical necessity for my baby, it details the type of care that he will be needing at this period.

I would like to thank you for the support the company has extended during my maternity leave. I truly appreciate it. I hope you understand the situation I am in now and consider my request at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,
Working Mom

Human Resources Notice on Employee's Maternity Leave

This sample letter is issued by Human Resources department replying to a request of maternity leave 

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Dear [Employee],

Congratulations and thank you for telling me about your pregnancy and the date that your baby is due. I am writing to you about your maternity leave and pay.

As we have discussed, you are eligible for [number of weeks] maternity leave. Company policy on maternity leave is as follows:

[Insert Maternity Leave Policy]

Given your chosen start date of [insert date], we anticipate your return to work on [date]. Your maternity pay will be the amount of [insert amount], this is a per day amount based on your monthly salary. You are also entitled to maternity benefits under the company's health plan.

If you want to change the starting date of your leave you must, if at all possible, inform me at least a month before your proposed new start date.

If you decide to return to work before [insert date leave ends], you must give me at a few days notice.

During your maternity leave, please make sure to keep in touch. [Name of employee] is filling in for some of your work tasks and he/she might need assistance or instruction from time to time.

If you decide not to return to work you must still give me proper notice. Your decision will not affect your entitlement to your severance pay and other employee benefits.

If you have any questions about any aspect of your maternity leave, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me. Congratulations to you and your family as you anticipate the arrival of your little one.

Sincerely,

Example letter maternity leave from employer

Dear [Name of Employee],

This letter is to notify you that your request for maternity leave has been granted. Your maternity leave will start on [insert date] and end on [insert date]. If you decide to change your leave dates, please give me a few days notice.

The following are the provisions of your maternity leave: [Insert Maternity Leave Policy]

During your maternity leave, you are required to make reasonable contact with the company. As there might be work-related issues or questions about the tasks you will leave behind.

If you have any questions about the company's maternity leave policy, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me at [insert number].

I wish you well and congratulations on the baby!

Sincerely,

Intention to Return to Work after Maternity Leave

Sample letter from an employee informing her manager of return to work after maternity leave

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Dear [Name],

I would like to express my intention to return to work on [date]. My baby is now [number of] months old and I now have somebody to care for my child while at the office.

I would like to thank the company for extending my maternity leave and for being supportive to a new mom like me. For a company that values its employees, I wish [insert company name] every success in all its future endeavors.

Best Regards,

Request for Maternity leave for Second Child

Sample letter to tell the boss about coming baby and asking for maternity leave

Dear [Name],

I am 17 weeks pregnant with my second child and I would like to request for a maternity leave. I plan to take just [insert number] of the [insert number] months' maternity leave that I am entitled to as an employee.

I would like my maternity leave to start from [date] and end on [date]. It is my intention to stay with the company after my said leave.

I appreciate your understanding and I wish all the best for the organization in the future.

Sincerely,

Sara

Request for Paternity Leave for Second Child

Dear [Name],

I would like to tell you that this is a very exciting time for my family, with the birth of my [second/third] child, but this is also a challenging time as well, as I would like to inform you that I will not be at work from [start date] to [end date].

I hope you can officially grant me a paid, paternity leave.

Granting me paternity leave will also help my wife [insert name] who works at the [department]. I would like to be there for her in taking care of our newborn, my presence will also help ease her transition back to work.

I thank you, in advance, for your support in this matter.

Sincerely,

Basic Maternity Leave letter

Sample maternity Notice from the employee to her employer informing of her pregnancy

Dear [Name],

This letter is to notify you that I am pregnant and I am seeking to file for a maternity leave.

I would like my maternity leave to start from [start date] and end on [end date].

Hoping for your consideration on the matter.

Sincerely,