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Maternity leave return to work notification letter template

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If you have an employee on maternity leave, they can use this model letter template as notification that they will return to work as planned.

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What is a Maternity leave return to work notification letter?

A maternity leave return to work notification letter is a letter from an employee to their employer to inform them of their intention to return to work following a period of maternity leave. The letter usually includes the date they plan to return to work.

In the letter, the employee may also outline any specific requests or arrangements they would like to make in order to facilitate a smooth transition back into their role. For example, they may request to return to work on a part-time basis for the first few weeks or ask for any necessary accommodations related to breastfeeding or childcare.

Overall, the purpose of the letter is to ensure that the employer is aware of the employee's return to work date and any relevant details, and to express the employee's commitment to resuming their role with the company.

Applicable legal jurisdictions
In which jurisdictions can this letter be used?
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide

Letter template

Maternity leave return to work notification [Delete this line]


[Company name]

[Sender address]

 

[date]

[Recipient name]

[Recipient address]

 

Dear [Recipient first name],

 

Maternity leave return to work notification

I am writing to you at least 21 days before I exercise my right to return to work to notify you of my intention to return to work following my maternity leave, which began on [insert start date] and ended on [insert end date]. I am excited to return to my position as [insert job title] and to resume my responsibilities within the company.

[As per our previous discussions, I would like to request that I return to work on a part-time basis for the first few weeks in order to facilitate a smooth transition back into the workplace. Specifically, I would like to request that I work [insert number of days/hours] per week for the first [insert number of weeks] weeks, before returning to my full-time schedule.]

[I am committed to providing the same level of dedication and professionalism that I have always demonstrated in my role, and I look forward to contributing to the continued success of the company.]

Thank you for your support throughout my maternity leave, and I am looking forward to returning to work soon.

Yours [faithfully | sincerely],

 

 

[Sender name]

[Sender job title]

[Sender telephone]
[Sender email]

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