It’s best to put everything in writing when requesting time off from work. Here’s how. Crafting a well-written and professional vacation request email can be nerve-wracking, especially if this ...

Can an employer deny unpaid time off? The fact is that approval of ... second template shows an example of how you might request an LOA via email. While an email request can be shorter, it should ...

Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s mini-advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing ...

And, contrary to what you might think, asking for time off could even impress your boss. "You don't have to be scared or worry to ask for a week off," career and wellness coach Joanna Echols told ...