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Leave of Absence Request
NextGen Docs form ND-1158. Search ND-1158 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
Ask your employer in writing for time off, naming the Ontario ESA leave you are using.
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What you will fill in
- Employee's full name
- Employer and manager's name
- Type of leave
- First day of leave
- Date of this document
Good to know
- For EI maternity, parental, sickness or caregiving benefits, apply to Service Canada. Your employer files your Record of Employment.
- Your employer cannot ask for a doctor's note for the 3 ESA sick days. They can ask for other reasonable proof.
- Your job and seniority are protected during ESA leave, and benefits plans usually continue.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Employee's full name”:
English: As on their ID and payroll, for example: Harpreet Kaur Sandhu.
اردو: ملازم کا پورا نام۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਕਰਮਚਾਰੀ ਦਾ ਪੂਰਾ ਨਾਮ।
हिन्दी: कर्मचारी का पूरा नाम।
Français: Comme sur sa pièce d'identité et la paie, par exemple : Harpreet Kaur Sandhu.
Questions people ask
How much does the Leave of Absence Request cost?
It is free to fill in, preview and download.
Can I fill in the Leave of Absence Request in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
Is my information private?
Only you can see your answers. They are saved on your device, and in your own account if you sign in, so you can finish on another device. NextGen Docs is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.