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# Leave of Absence (LOA)

> This page contains all the necessary information required to complete a Leave of Absence request through Hyra.

<Info>
  REMINDER: Leave of Absences are only needed for ranks with [Activity Requirements](staff-information/hyra/activity-requirements)
</Info>

## **Creating a Leave of Absence request**

Creating a Leave of Absence request through Hyra is a straightforward process that can be completed in minutes. Please follow the steps below to create your request.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the Leave of Absence Request Portal">
    First, go to the [Leave of Absence Request Portal](https://app.hyra.io/69716626a0dddd4afa38f8c6/activity/inactivity) by navigating to Activity > Inactivity, or by using the provided hyperlink.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for Your Leave of Absence Approval">
    To submit your request, fill out all required fields, including:

    * When your Leave of Absence starts
    * When your Leave of Absence ends
    * Your reason for the Leave of Absence
    * Any additional information you would like us to know

    If you choose not to provide additional information, enter "N/A".

    <Accordion title="Leave of Absence Reasons">
      * <Icon icon="bandage" /> Medical
      * <Icon icon="head-side-brain" /> Mental Health
      * <Icon icon="book-user" /> Personal Reasons
      * <Icon icon="umbrella-beach" /> Holiday/Vacation
      * <Icon icon="truck-moving" /> Moving Houses
      * <Icon icon="school" /> Education
      * <Icon icon="cross" /> Religious
      * <Icon icon="tombstone" /> Bereavement
      * <Icon icon="jet-fighter" /> Military
      * <Icon icon="rectangles-mixed" /> Other (requires an explanation)
    </Accordion>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for Your Leave of Absence Approval">
    Once you have submitted your Leave of Absence Request, it will show as **Pending**. If you no longer need to request a Leave of Absence, you can click **Cancel** to prevent it from being accepted. \
    \
    Once your Leave of Absence Request has been accepted, it will show as **Approved**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Danger>
  We have the right to decline a LOA request if we believe that there is no valid reason for a LOA.

  Taking this LOA request form unseriously may result in disciplinary actions.
</Danger>