Request time off (vacation) – free template (US)

U.S. federal law does not require paid vacation; your employer's policy, your contract or a union agreement decides how much you get and how to request it. Some states and cities require paid sick leave, which is separate. Ask early and in writing.

Legal basis: Employer policy or contract; there is no federal paid vacation requirement (Fair Labor Standards Act). Unpaid family or medical leave: Family and Medical Leave Act, 29 U.S.C. § 2612 · Legal position: October 2026

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