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The Maternity Leave Letter to Employer is a crucial document used by female employees in Saudi Arabia to formally request their statutory maternity leave entitlement. This document is required when an expectant mother needs to notify her employer of her pregnancy and intention to take maternity leave, as guaranteed under Saudi Labor Law Article 151, which provides for 10 weeks of paid maternity leave. The letter serves multiple purposes: it officially documents the leave request, provides essential medical information, outlines the proposed leave timeline, and addresses handover arrangements. It's a legally significant communication that helps ensure both employee rights are protected and employer obligations are clear, while maintaining professional standards and compliance with Saudi Arabian employment regulations.

1. Employee Information: Full name, employee ID, position, and department

2. Date and Address Block: Current date and formal business letter addressing (including employer's name, title, and company address)

3. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a maternity leave request

4. Pregnancy Confirmation: Statement confirming pregnancy and expected due date, with reference to medical documentation

5. Leave Duration Request: Specific dates for the start and end of the requested 10-week maternity leave period

6. Legal Entitlement Reference: Reference to Saudi Labor Law Article 151 regarding maternity leave entitlement

7. Handover Plan: Brief outline of how current responsibilities will be managed during absence

8. Return to Work Statement: Confirmation of intended return date and commitment to return to work

9. Contact Information: How to reach the employee during the leave period

10. Signature Block: Employee's signature, name, and date