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Asking for an Extended Leave for a Family Issue
by Denise M. Rousseau
Quick Takes
- Prepare your request by clarifying your goals
- Learn about policies and precedents
- Consider how your work will be covered
- Adopt a problem-solving approach when you negotiate with your boss
- Confirm the time frame and how or if you’ll communicate
- Document your agreement—and have your boss sign off on it
Whether a family member is facing a health issue where they require your assistance, you want to go back to school, or you need to step back from work for another personal reason, lots of people negotiate leaves. Asking for a leave can be daunting, especially when there is no clear process in place at your organization. How will your boss respond? What is company ...
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