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Request a personal leave of absence

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

1

Complete Section 1, 2 and 3 of the Leave of Absence Request form

2

Draft a brief, informal description/explanation of why you need the personal leave

3

Submit the completed form and description/explanation via email to benefits@macombgov.org or via fax to 586-469-6974.

Helpful Tips:

  • Employees who are requesting a personal leave of absence are required to use their comp and PTO time. Sick time cannot be utilized for a personal leave of absence.
  • 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.