Request for Paternity Leave

Dear [Name],

I understand under company regulations that I am eligible for [number of] weeks paid, paternity leave.

As a new Dad, I would like to file for a paternity leave. I hope you can grant my request as I would like [insert number of days/weeks] to take care of my newborn and my wife.

For any concerns about my work tasks, I maybe reach at [insert number].

Sincerely,
Letterbarn
http://letterbarn.blogspot.com/

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