Leave of Absence
This page was last reviewed on January 19, 2025.
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We understand that there may be times when you are unable to fulfill your staff responsibilities, prompting the need to request a Leave of Absence. There are various reasons why such a leave might be necessary, ranging from personal matters to scheduled holidays. Below, you will find information on how to request a Leave of Absence, as well as the associated guidelines.
These guidelines are in place to ensure that the process is transparent, consistent, and fair for all.
Leave of Absences cannot exceed 3 months in duration. If an extension beyond this period is required, individuals may consider retirement from the staff team or a reduction in shifts, subject to approval by management. Further details can be found in the Activity Information section.
Leave of absences are not required for durations of less than 7 days.
Leave of Absences cannot be requested to fulfill staff duties within another server.
You reserve the right to refrain from providing detail in your Leave of Absence request. However, we advise that if possible, you provide additional information for the reviewal process.
You must provide an honest reason for your Leave of Absence. Submitting false information could result in a staff infraction and denial of your Leave of Absence request.
Leave of Absence Agreement: By being on a Leave of Absence, you agree and acknowledge that you can still be terminated from our staff team even while on a Leave of Absence. You also agree and recognize that the management team reserves the right to deny your Leave of Absence for any reason deemed appropriate and can terminate your Leave of Absence at any time if they believe you are in violation of the guidelines above.
The process for requesting a Leave of Absence is straightforward.
Go to the 'Moderator Panel' and select the 'Panel Toolbox'. From here, you will be able to access the 'Manage LOA' panel to submit a Leave of Absence.
You will now be directed to the panel where you can submit a Leave of Absence. You will need to provide the reason for your leave of absence, specify when you want your leave to begin (On Approval/Future Start Date), and indicate the desired end date for your Leave of Absence.
Once you have completed this form, your Leave of Absence request will be forwarded to the management team for review. Your request should be processed within 1-3 days. Additionally, Melonly will send you a direct message to inform you of your pending request.
After your Leave of Absence has been reviewed by the management team, it will either be approved, denied, or they will reach out to you with further questions.
If your Leave of Absence is approved, you will receive a notification from Melonly via direct message. Additionally, the Manage LOA panel will display your current Leave of Absence status. In the event that your Leave of Absence request is denied, Melonly will inform you via direct message, providing the reason for the denial. Your request will then be moved to the 'Leave of Absence History' section of the Manage LOA panel.
If you believe that you will need an extension to your Leave of Absence, please review the Leave of Absence Extension section below for more information.
If you need an extension on your Leave of Absence, follow the steps below.
Click on the 'Manage LOA' button to access the Leave of Absence panel. You should see a panel indicating that you are currently on an active Leave of Absence.
To request an extension, click on the 'Request an Extension' button. Please note that you can only request an extension for an active Leave of Absence.
You will now be shown a small form that you need to fill out, indicating your Leave of Absence's new end date as well as the reason for the extension.
Your Leave of Absence Extension Request will now be sent to the management team for review, and they will process it within 1-3 days.
If your Extension request is accepted, you will receive a notification from Melonly via direct messages. Additionally, your Leave of Absence end date will be updated accordingly. If your Extension Request is denied, Melonly will inform you via direct messages, stating the reason for the denial. You can also view the reason for your Extension request being denied in the 'View Previous Extension Requests' panel.
