Requesting Leave of Absence (RLOA) is the process of formally asking for days off from work. RLOA enables employees to take time away from their job duties that is legally approved, often due to an illness or extenuating circumstance. When making a request for Leave of Absence, employees should provide adequate documentation as well as explanation of the reasons they are requesting leave in order to ensure approval. Employees should also be aware of application timelines and restrictions around RLOA so that their requests are not denied. Ultimately, taking Leave of Absence is a tool to help promote employee wellbeing and mental health which should be taken advantage of when necessary.