Extension of Maternity Leave Letter – Sample Letter for Maternity Leave Extension

To,
The Human Resources Manager,
______________ (Name of the Company),
______________ (Address)

Date: __ /__ /____ (Date)

From,
____________ (Name of the Employee),
____________ (Employee ID)

Subject: Requesting an extension of maternity leave

Respected Sir/ Madam,

Respected, my name is ____________ (Name) and I am __________ (Designation) of _________ (Department). My Employee ID is _______ (Employee ID).

I would most joyfully inform you that I got blessed with baby __________ (boy/ girl) on __/__/____ (Date). I was sanctioned with maternity leave from __/__/____ (Date) to __/__/____ (Date). I request you to kindly extend my maternity leave by __/__/____ (Date). The reason behind the same is ________ (Reason – health issue/ family issue/ any other).

I believe, you will consider this as a genuine request and I shall be highly obliged for your kind support. I will be thankful for your kind consideration.

Yours Thankfully,
____________ (Signature),
____________ (Name),
____________ (Contact Details)