Another "Entlastung" can be part of a job offer: An assistant (/secretary) is wanted to support (unterstützen /entlasten) the management. To relief them of their daily duties.

This is a business expression. "Entlastung der Geschäftsleitung" means that the share holders in the general annual meeting appove of the actions of the board of directors in the past year. It is usually formal act.

entlasten = take away the burden So what is your context here?

That is correct it depends on the context.