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Request a military leave of absence

Macomb County employees who would like to request a military leave of absence should follow the instructions below.

1

Complete section 1 and 2 of the Leave of Absence Request Form

2

Obtain a copy of your Military Orders

3

Submit the completed form and military orders via email to benefits@macombgov.org or via fax to 586-469-6974.

Helpful Tips:

  • Employees who are requesting a military leave of absence are not required to use their PTO, comp time or sick time.
  • Provide your personal phone number and email address. If you are out on leave, you may not have access to your desk phone and work email address.
  • Section 4 of the Leave of Absence Request Form can be signed by the department head before it is submitted to Human Resources and Labor Relations.
  • Did you know Macomb County offers supplemental pay to eligible employees on Military Leave? Please contact us for more information and eligibility requirements