How To Request A Leave Of Absence From Work How To Request A Stress Leave At Work The Balance Careers Stress leave & employer rights. what determines an employer’s obligation to grant an employee an approved stress leave depends on the circumstances of the situation. federal and some state laws dictate that stress leave qualifies as an approved leave of absence. however, the laws often do not pinpoint stress alone. I have filed with my company for disability leave due to mental stress and anxiety. the forms they sent me were fmla forms and nowhere on them had a place to indicate a leave of this type. i received a letter stating that i had been approved for a personal medical leave in which time they cannot guarantee that i will have a job when i get back. How to file stress leave at work. when you're stressed out whether because of work demands or something in your personal life it can take a toll on your performance at work. unfortunately, it can also be difficult to get t...