Employees should use the links below to obtain the forms to request Family and Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA). To request PFL, the employee requesting PFL must complete Part A of the Request For Paid Family Leave (Form PFL-1).If you have difficulty in obtaining the Paid Family Leave forms or need help in completing these forms, please contact the PFL Helpline at . You will be required to submit a Protected Leave Request Form to your agency human resources professional, along with other required documentation. Here's a sample FMLA Employee Request Form for US businesses. An employee is not required to specifically mention the FMLA in a request for leave, and the request may be verbal or written.