The Letter of Intent for Maternity Leave is a crucial document in Canadian employment relations that serves as formal notification of an employee's intention to take maternity leave. This document is typically prepared when an employee becomes aware of their pregnancy and has determined their intended leave dates, usually submitted at least 4 weeks before the intended start of leave, as required by most Canadian jurisdictions. It includes essential information such as expected leave dates, return-to-work plans, and benefit continuation requests, ensuring compliance with the Canada Labour Code and relevant provincial employment standards. The letter helps initiate the formal process of arranging maternity leave, ensuring proper documentation for both employment and insurance purposes, and facilitating smooth workforce planning for the organization.

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

2. Intent Declaration: Clear statement of intention to take maternity leave

3. Leave Dates: Expected start and end dates of the maternity leave period

4. Return to Work Date: Anticipated date of return to work

5. Benefit Continuation: Statement regarding continuation of benefits during leave period

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

7. Handover Plans: Brief outline of how current responsibilities will be handled during absence