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GEORGETOWN AMERICAN UNIVERSITY STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
TITLE: APPLYING FOR LEAVE – EMPLOYEE
RELATING POLICY: : HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY
DATE OF APPROVAL: AUGUST 7, 2019
EFFECTIVE DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: JANUARY 1, 2020
REFER QUESTIONS TO: ADMINISTRATOR, RESOURCE OFFICER, HOD

Standard Operating Procedure - Procedure for Applying for Leave –
Employee

Primary Responsibility: Administrator

Secondary Responsibility: Resource Officer
Purpose: To create a standardized process for assuring that all stakeholders follow the correct
procedures when applying for leave.

Time Frame: Nil
Procedure for Applying for Annual Leave - Employees

•An application for leave form should be filled out and return to the
resource officer. In the case the resource officer is not available, the
application can be given to your supervisor or the administrative officer.
Step 1 •As per policy an application for annual leave must be submitted 2 months
in advance for the leave period requested.

•The officer will return the application to the executive office for approval.
Step 2

•Once approval is granted a written approval letter will be sent to the
applicant and cc to the finance office.
Step 3

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