Check Microsoft.com. Microsoft has dozens of templates they will allow you to download for free or a small fee. As long as you use Microsoft Office as your word processor you should have no problem downloading the template you wish to have for a maternity leave extension letter.
Before you write the letter make sure your company is willing to provide you with the extra time or phrase the letter in such a way that you are asking for the time rather than just extending it. Most companies will allow you extra unpaid time if you need it, but by law they do not have to retain you on the payroll unless there is a good reason for the extended leave.
To write the letter find a maternity leave letter as the template. Since it is going to be an extension you can still use the other letter if there is not one titled extension leave. The letter as a template will tell you where to put your name and contact information as well as that of the company. It will tell you how to address the letter such as To HR and insert name of the HR head.
The body of the letter needs to state who, why, how long, and when you will be returning. It should be phrased in a professional manner just like the template letter you find. Keep in mind if it is a request that you need to phrase it that way. Sometimes these letters can just be a formality if you have already been given the extra leave time. It should still be a request, though. Then add a salutation, type your name and leave room to sign in. Print the letter and send it off.
Before you write the letter make sure your company is willing to provide you with the extra time or phrase the letter in such a way that you are asking for the time rather than just extending it. Most companies will allow you extra unpaid time if you need it, but by law they do not have to retain you on the payroll unless there is a good reason for the extended leave.
To write the letter find a maternity leave letter as the template. Since it is going to be an extension you can still use the other letter if there is not one titled extension leave. The letter as a template will tell you where to put your name and contact information as well as that of the company. It will tell you how to address the letter such as To HR and insert name of the HR head.
The body of the letter needs to state who, why, how long, and when you will be returning. It should be phrased in a professional manner just like the template letter you find. Keep in mind if it is a request that you need to phrase it that way. Sometimes these letters can just be a formality if you have already been given the extra leave time. It should still be a request, though. Then add a salutation, type your name and leave room to sign in. Print the letter and send it off.
