Taking a Parental Leave of Absence Learn about taking a parental leave and how to apply online Parental Leave of Absence Overview Parental leave Overview Parental Leave of Absence Requests/Returns Parental leave requests, extensions and returns should be entered in EMPowerSF Click here to access EMPowerSF Requesting a Leave of Absence in EMPowerSF Review instructions on submitting a leave request/extension and returning from leave via the Self-Service Guide Link to the EMPowerSF Self-Service Guide Leave of Absence Process: Quick Guide Estimating Pay During a Leave This page was last updated on October 3, 2023