SOP Template KitLeave Request and Approval SOP
Handle leave fairly and keep the business covered.
The full Leave Request and Approval SOP (all 5 steps, 1 controls, records and measures) is one of 36 editable Word SOPs in the SOP Template Kit: $79.
| Document no. | HR-05 | Department | Human Resources |
1. Purpose
Handle leave fairly and keep the business covered.
2. Scope
Vacation, sick, parental and other leave types in the leave policy.
3. Roles and responsibilities
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Employee | Requests leave. |
| Manager | Approves and plans cover. |
| HR | Maintains balances. |
4. Procedure
| Step | Who | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Employee | Request planned leave in [HR system] at least [2] weeks ahead. |
| 2 | Manager | Approve or discuss alternatives within [3] working days, considering cover. |
| 3 | Employee | Report unplanned absence to the manager before the start of the working day. |
| + 2 more steps, 1 controls, 2 records and 1 measures in the full SOP. | ||