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The Paternity Leave Letter to Employer is a crucial document used in the Belgian employment context when an employee needs to formally request their statutory paternity leave entitlement. Under current Belgian legislation, employees are entitled to 15 working days of paternity leave, which must be taken within four months of the child's birth. This document serves as the formal written notice to the employer and typically includes the expected or actual birth date, proposed leave dates, and return to work date. The letter should be submitted with reasonable notice to allow for proper work arrangement planning. It represents an important step in exercising one's legal rights while maintaining professional communication with the employer. The document needs to align with Belgian labor law requirements while being adaptable to various workplace contexts and organizational structures.

1. Employee's Contact Information: Full name, employee ID (if applicable), department, and contact details

2. Date: Date of writing the letter

3. Employer's Contact Information: Name of immediate supervisor or HR manager, company name and address

4. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a paternity leave request

5. Expected Date of Birth: Anticipated date of birth or actual date if child is already born

6. Leave Period Request: Specific dates requesting for the 15 working days of paternity leave

7. Legal Reference: Brief reference to Belgian paternity leave entitlement under current legislation

8. Return to Work Date: Clearly stated expected date of return to work

9. Handover Plan: Brief outline of how current responsibilities will be handled during absence

10. Signature Block: Formal closing, signature, and printed name