Vacation Request Form

  • Standardizes the request process for all types of employee absences
  • Documents time-off requests for record-keeping and payroll accuracy
  • Provides a clear approval/rejection mechanism and space for employer decision notes
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Downloads 15 downloads Type Template Publication date October 29, 2025 Topics Comp. & Ben.Employee RelationsHR Operations

This Vacation Request Form template is an essential tool for standardizing and documenting employee leave requests. It ensures a clear process for employees to formally ask for time off and for management and HR to review and approve or deny those requests.

Included in this resource:

  • Request details: Employee information (name, job title, department), manager name, type and duration of time off (days/hours), starting and ending dates, and leave balance prior to request.
  • Reason for request: Selection of common reasons (vacation, personal leave, jury duty, family reasons, etc.).
  • Employee Acknowledgement: Statement of subject to employer approval.
  • Employee signature and date.
  • Notes and comments (optional) for employee.
  • Employer’s decision: Section for approved/rejected selection.
  • Employer representative signature and date.
  • Notes and comments (optional) for employer.
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