{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-blog-post-ts","path":"/overview-of-leave-of-absence-agreement/","result":{"data":{"site":{"siteMetadata":{"title":"Clausehound Blog","author":"Joshua Koudys"}},"markdownRemark":{"id":"908852f8-80a8-5dd9-9b75-8acfc9bfba49","excerpt":"What is this document? A Leave of Absence Agreement is an agreement between an employee and employer, where the employer agrees to permit the employee to take a…","html":"<h3>What is this document?</h3>\n<p>A <strong>Leave of Absence Agreement</strong> is an agreement between an employee and employer, where the employer agrees to permit the employee to take a temporary leave of absence. The employee will be able to return to their original position after the leave of absence is over.</p>\n<h3>When would I use this document?</h3>\n<p>A Leave of Absence Agreement would be used when an employee wishes to take a temporary leave of absence from his/her work.</p>\n<h3>Who signs this document?</h3>\n<p>A Leave of Absence Agreement is signed by the employee and the employer.</p>\n<h3>More details about this document</h3>\n<p>A Leave of Absence Agreement may also be known as a <strong>Sabbatical Agreement</strong>.</p>\n<p>Examples of when a Leave of Absence Agreement may be used include: where an employee is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons; where an employee is taking a temporary leave of absence to commence a temporary project with another company; or an employee is taking a temporary leave of absence to complete an educational program.</p>\n<h3>What are the core elements of this document?</h3>\n<p>Core elements of a Leave of Absence Agreement include: Compensation, Benefits, Purpose of Leave of Absence; and Term.</p>\n<p>Some additional clauses may include: Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, and Confidentiality.</p>\n<h3>Related Documents</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Contractor/Consulting/Services Agreement</strong> - this type of agreement can have various names, and is used when a person is paid to provide services but is not hired as an employee. Payment can be flexible eg. money, shares or some other form of compensation.</li>\n<li><strong>Workplace Harassment Policy</strong> - this policy deals with harassment in the workplace.</li>\n<li><strong>Employment Agreement</strong> - an agreement that sets out the terms of an employment relationship.</li>\n<li><strong>Drug and Alcohol Policy</strong> - this policy deals with drug and alcohol use in the workplace and the procedures to follow if unauthorized use is suspected.</li>\n</ul>","frontmatter":{"title":"Overview of Leave of Absence Agreement","date":"March 30, 2017","description":"A Leave of Absence Agreement is an agreement between an employee and employer, where the employer agrees to permit the employee to take a temporary leave of absence.","author":{"id":"rajah@cobaltcounsel.com","first":"Rajah","last":"Lehal","bio":"Rajah Lehal is Founder and CEO of Clausehound.com.  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