Sample Maternity Leave Letter Adding Vacation Leaves to the Leave Period

Maximize your Maternity leave by adding your remaining Vacation leaves (VLs) to the overall vacation period. The extra days will help you spend more time with your child. 

Dear HR Officer,

Please accept my formal notice of maternity leave. I am due in four months time, on 16 May 2011, please anticipate my return to work on June 30, 2011. My maternity leave spans more than the alloted month, but I am availing all my remaining vacation leaves to add up to this leave period. I would need the extra days to care for my infant until my childcare provider arrives, I have attached my OBGYNE note for my leave notice and in line with company policy, I also wish to request for my maternity benefits in full.

Regarding my work, I have advised Clara Ross, our junior marketing executive to oversee all the accounts I handle in the next few months. Rest assured, I will complete all my tasks and clear the primary invoices before my leave date. Please do not hesitate to call me if you need anything during this transition. 

Thank you for your support and consideration.

Best regards,
Natalie