After receiving a returned Leave Request Form due to a missing signature, what should the worker do next?

The most appropriate action following the receipt of a returned Leave Request Form due to a missing signature is for the worker to have the supervisor sign the form and then resubmit it. This is important because the signature is typically a required piece of documentation that validates the request for leave. Without the supervisor's signature, the form cannot be processed, which means the request for leave has not been formally accepted.

Having the supervisor sign the form ensures that all necessary approvals are obtained, demonstrating that the request has been acknowledged and authorized by the appropriate authority within the organization. Once the form is properly signed, it can then be resubmitted, allowing the leave request to move forward in the process.

Submitting the form again without changes would not resolve the issue because the missing signature has not been addressed. Waiting until the next month to reapply or giving up on taking leave altogether are not proactive solutions and could lead to unnecessary delays in the worker being able to take the time off they need. Therefore, obtaining the necessary supervisor signature is the correct and most effective step to take.