Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lwop
Acronym
el-double-u-oh-pee

Definition
LWOP stands for Leave Without Pay. It is a temporary non-pay status for employees.

Examples
- The manager approved my request for LWOP to care for my sick family member.
- During LWOP, an employee may not receive benefits, depending on company policy.
- After taking LWOP for personal reasons, I am ready to return to work.

Meaning
When an employee takes leave without pay, it means they are taking time off from their job but will not receive a paycheck for that period.

Synonyms
- Unpaid leave
- Leave of absence