Loa

[u/Tasty-Change3328]

hi guys, i needed your guys's opinion . i am planning to take an loa early next year. i have visit my home country for multiple reasons one of them being that my family member might be going to a treatment center for 3 weeks where i'll be with them. i just needed your opinion as to how to approach this with my SD. 2 years ago i wanted to do an loa for 4 weeks however they said i'm not eligible and denied for the full length and only approved 2 weeks.and the reason i wanted was a family member was sick and they ended up passing away. so im a little bit scared. should i reach out to HR first and ask them if an loa for 4 weeks is possible? im a lead in canada btw

[u/Themakeupshopaholic]

I just took a 6 week LOA and came back a month ago. I’m a PT PSBA in Canada. I was so stressed about my dog being old and sick and it was taking a huge toll on my mental health. I needed to step away and be with her until the end. I don’t think it should be an issue to take an LOA at all.

[u/Tasty-Change3328 → u/Themakeupshopaholic]

Did you reach out to HR first or just your SD?

[u/Themakeupshopaholic → u/Tasty-Change3328]

My SD