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Shared parental leave extension request form

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Our Shared Parental Leave Extension Request Form Template allows employees to formally request an extension for their shared parental leave, providing necessary details for evaluation and approval.

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How long to understand and implement this form?
5 mins
Word count
How many words in this form?
155
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What is a Shared parental leave extension request form?

The Shared Parental Leave Extension Request Form is a crucial document that enables eligible employees in the UK to formally request an extension to their shared parental leave. It offers a structured format for parents to provide essential details such as the desired extension period, reasons for the extension, and the proposed new leave schedule. This form ensures compliance with legal requirements and helps organisations efficiently manage and accommodate extended leave requests, facilitating transparent and legally sound communication between employees and employers.

By using this form, employees can make their extension requests clear and documented, enhancing the organisation's ability to plan for staff absences and allocate resources effectively. It also provides employers with a streamlined process for evaluating and responding to extension requests, maintaining fairness and consistency in the treatment of all employees.

Best practice timescale for this to be issued
When should this form be issued?
No later than 4 weeks before the start of the extension
Issued by who, to whom
Who should issue this form, and to whom?
The Employee to the Employer (you)
Applicable legal jurisdictions
In which jurisdictions can this form be used?
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide

What legislation and best practice guidelines have been taken into account in the development of this template?

United Kingdom
  • Shared Parental Leave Regulations 2014: The primary legislation that governs Shared Parental Leave in the UK, outlining the rights and responsibilities of eligible employees and employers, including extensions.

  • Employment Rights Act 1996: Provides the legal framework for employees' rights to request extensions of Shared Parental Leave and the process for approval.

  • Equality Act 2010: Ensures that the extension approval process is fair and does not involve discrimination or bias based on protected characteristics.

  • Data Protection Act 2018 (incorporating GDPR): Mandates the handling of personal data in compliance with data protection principles during the extension approval process.

  • Family and Medical Leave Act 1993 (applicable in Northern Ireland): Specifies certain aspects of leave extensions, including rights and procedures for shared parental leave in Northern Ireland.


Other territories

Consult your jurisdiction's employment legislation or labor laws to ensure compliance with the template. Review the language for local precision.

Shared parental leave extension request

Employee Details

Employee Name:  
Employee ID:  
Department:  

Leave Details

Current End Date of SPL:  
Proposed Extended End Date of SPL:  
Reason for Extension:  

Declaration

I, [Employee's Name], request an extension of my Shared Parental Leave (SPL) in accordance with the company's policy. I provide this request with the understanding that it is subject to approval based on business needs.

Signature:  
Date:  

HR Approval

Approved:   Date:  
Not approved:   Date:  

Version: [1.0]

Issue date: [date]

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Shared parental leave extension request form
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