thread: Any advice about taking an unpaid leave of absence?

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  1. #1
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    Jun 2005
    USA
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    My husband has taken unpaid leave for extended periods in the past. He just explained to his boss in a private meeting that he was planning the trip away and would like to come back etc etc. They wanted him back so they let him take unpaid leave.

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Oct 2007
    Middle Victoria
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    Is there any study or 'research' that you would be interested in doing (that would benefit the employer) during your leave? It may assist if your employers are unsure about the idea.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Jan 2009
    5,235

    Checked out the award today and there is no provision for unpaid leave. We are yet to develop EBAs so that is not anything to consider either.

    I guess the issue is more that they will need to find someone to do my job in my absence which will be difficult where I am, but then that also means that I will be hard to replace if they were to not permit it and I left anyway iykwim.