Document background
The Maternity Leave Letter to Employer is a crucial document in Hong Kong's employment landscape, required when an employee needs to formally notify their employer of pregnancy and request maternity leave. Under Hong Kong's Employment Ordinance, eligible employees are entitled to 14 weeks of maternity leave, making this formal notification essential for both legal compliance and practical planning. The letter should be submitted once pregnancy is confirmed and the expected date of confinement is known, typically at least 3 months before the intended leave commencement. It serves multiple purposes: documenting the pregnancy notification, specifying leave dates, ensuring legal compliance, and initiating workplace arrangement discussions. The document demonstrates professionalism while protecting both employer and employee rights under Hong Kong law.
