For Commonwealth employees:
Whether you’re welcoming a new child, managing a major illness or chronic condition, or caring for a family member, when life changes, OLPA is here to help.
Learn and Apply
Leave of absence for Massachusetts executive branch employees
Submit a new leave request, learn about the leave process, or find support in deciding whether to apply.
Submit a new leave request form
Use your Commonwealth email or employee ID number to register for an account and submit a leave request.
Learn more about the process
Information on what to expect before, during, and after your leave.
Wondering whether to apply?
Find your agency’s leave liaison to discuss.
Pending and Approved Leaves
Next steps for your leave
Check on a leave request, report an absence, and find answers to questions.
Check the status of your leave request
After you apply, please allow OLPA five business days to reply.
Submit an intermittent absence
Once approved for intermittent leave, submit your absences here.
Other questions?
Visit our FAQ page for helpful guidance.
Contact Us
For urgent matters, reach our Leave Benefit Coordinators Monday–Friday*, 7am to 4pm ET by calling (617) 362-3626. (*Thursday Phone Service by Appointment Only).
Our team is working hard to provide timely, consistent service to you, our colleagues, so please be patient as hold times can vary. OLPA's leave portal is available to employees 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Before calling, please check our FAQ page for answers to common questions.