Show Your Excitement
Of course, you’ll want to set a positive tone with your letter. You can use this message as your opportunity to express that you’re excited to return to work.
Submit Any Special Requests
Regardless of how long your maternity leave is, you’ll experience a back-to-work transition period. Writing this letter is an opportunity to address it. If you can think of anything to help make this transition easier, request it in this letter. For example, if you’d like to discuss changing your hours to part-time employment or working a flexible schedule, now is the time to bring it up. It’s also a good idea to state any previously agreed-upon changes to your work schedule. If you’re going back to the same position you left before maternity leave, state your intent to resume your position. If you wrote a maternity leave letter, include a copy of it or mention it in this new letter to remind your employer of when your maternity leave began and when it’s scheduled to end. This is also your chance to let your employer know if you want to return to work earlier.
Check If You Need to Send a Doctor’s Note
Before you write your letter, check your company’s policies about the need for written permission from your physician to return to your job. If you have any medical restrictions due to a complicated pregnancy, state these concerns clearly and attach the note from your doctor. It’s much easier to make adjustments right when you return from maternity leave than to do try to do so later.
A Simple Sample Letter
As with all written correspondence, it’s wise to make your letter short and to the point. Below is a sample letter for reference. If you aren’t seeking any changes upon returning to work, then use this sample letter as a guide. Replace the words in brackets with the details that fit your situation. Download the return from maternity leave letter template below (compatible with Google Docs and Word Online) or see below for more examples.
A Sample Letter If Your Job Changed
If you’ve made an adjustment to your position or work schedule, such as returning part-time or working a flexible schedule, use the below return-to-work letter for reference. September 1, 2018 Regina GarrettManaging AttorneyBDE Corporation123 Business Rd.Business City, NY 54321 Dear Ms. Garrett: Please let this letter serve as notification that I will be returning to my position as an attorney with the law firm of Law & Law on October 1, 2018. As you know from my maternity leave letter, I began my leave on July 1, 2018. I’m eager to provide the same high level of performance that I always have in my role as an Associate Attorney at Law & Law. [If applicable, include the following:] Enclosed are release papers from my physician stating my ability to resume my job position. Please contact me with any concerns. Sincerely, Edwina Jonescc: Robert Lee, Senior Associate Franklin RayDirectorAcme Retail123 Business Rd.Business City, NY 54321 Dear Mr. Lee: Please let this letter serve as notification that I will return to work on a part-time basis on October 1, 2018. As agreed to by Carey Lee, I will be working [cite your schedule, e.g., Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.]. As you know from my maternity leave letter, I began my leave on July 1, 2018. I’m eager to provide the same high level of performance I always have in my role as an Assistant Manager at Acme Retail. [If applicable, include the following:] Enclosed are release papers from my physician stating my ability to resume my job position. Please contact me with any concerns. Thank you. Sincerely, Tina Laucc: Carey Lee, Manager
