Sickness, as of today, is an unforeseen event. It comes when it most likely chooses to come. And it’s only right that when it strikes, you don’t get too busy with work to overlook it. Requesting a sick leave can help you take adequate care of yourself. Here are samples to get a quick sick leave approved.
Sample 1: Email Asking for Sick Leave
In writing an email asking for sick leave, include every detail your superior needs to know about the situation to aid in quick approval.
Suggested Subject: Application for Sick Leave
Greetings, Ms. Katrina Petrova,
My name is John Gilbert, and I am employed as the Chief Security Officer in the Security Department. For health reasons, I won’t be able to report to work beginning today (15/10/2021). I’m running a fever, and it may be something infectious. My doctor has recommended that I take three days off from work and get home therapy.
I remark that I have a total of seven sick days remaining for the year.
I have included a medical certificate attesting to my condition and recommending that I follow the doctor’s advice.
Thank you for allowing me to take these sick days, and please let me know if you need any other information.
Sincerely,
John Gilbert
+1234567890
[email protected]
Sample 2: Email Asking for Sick Leave
When writing to apply for sick leave, eliminate extraneous factors and focus on the ‘why’ of the email. Why you should be granted leave should be your main focus. Also, include the expected leave duration.
Suggested Subject: Request for Sick Leave
Greetings, Mr. Tony Stark,
Dear Sir, my name is Peter Parker, and I am employed as a Supervisor in the Technical Department. Today, 05/01/2021, I will not report to work because I am not feeling well and must conduct medical investigations. I remark that I have a total of 6 sick days remaining for the year.
Would you please give me permission to take this sick day and tell me if you need any more information?
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Peter Parker,
Front Man, Squid Enterprises,
[email protected]
Sample 3: Email Asking for Sick Leave
Request for sick leave can be for just a day to take care of a minor sickness that may hamper your working condition. Here’s a sample to suit your need.
Suggested Subject: Request for [number of day(s)] Sick Leave
Greetings, Mr. Christian Grey
I am Anastasia Steele, and I work as a Personal Secretary in your organization. You may find out more about me from the Human Resource Manager. For health reasons, I won’t be able to report to work beginning on the day specified. My doctor has recommended that I take two days off from work and get home therapy. I remark that I have a total of 6 sick days remaining for the year.
I’ve included a medical certificate attesting to my condition as well as a reference from my primary care physician.
Thank you for allowing me to take these sick days, and please let me know if you need any other information.
With best wishes,
Anastasia Steele,
Personal Secretary to the CEO.
Sample 4: Email Asking for Sick Leave
An email asking for sick leave must not be a full-page report. A simple one-paragraph would be acceptable as long as it expresses the intent of the request with relevant information. Here’s a good sample below.
Suggested Subject: Application for Sick Leave
Greetings, Mr. Jamie McGregor
I’m sending you this email to tell you that I will not visit the office today due to illness. Since yesterday evening, I have been suffering from a high fever, cough, and high body temperature. Later today, I intend to see the doctor for medication. If I can go back to work by tomorrow, I will come into the office. If something goes wrong, I’ll send you an email to let you know.
Sincerely,
David Blackwell
+87423758237492
[email protected]
Sample 5: Email Asking for Sick Leave
Here’s another brief email requesting sick leave due to a medical emergency.
Suggested Subject: Sick Leave Request
Hello, Niklaus Michaelson,
I’m writing you this email to let you know that I won’t make it to work today, 10th September 20201, due to a medical emergency. Emails will be answered if you need to contact me. However, please feel free to call Hayley Marshall, my teammate who will be in charge today, to ensure that all deadlines are fulfilled if there is a pressing need.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Caroline Forbes
Secretary on Legal Affairs.
Sample 6: Email Asking for Sick Leave
Most sick leaves are unpaid. But if your employment terms permit for a paid sick leave, then here is a better sample for you.
Suggested Subject: Request for Paid Sick Leave
Hello, Bonnie Bennett
I won’t report to work today due to tearing, redness, crusting, and itching my eyelids, please understand. As a result of my visit to the hospital, the doctor verified that I had Conjunctivitis.
The doctor advised five days off work because my pink eye is contagious. For the time being, if there is an emergency, I will be able to respond to emails; nevertheless, please feel free to contact Jeremy Gilbert, who will be in charge of my workload, for the time being, to ensure that all deadlines are reached.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Damon Salvatore,
Special Duties Department.
Sample 7: Email Asking for Sick Leave
Taken an indefinite sick leave? Copy this sample and modify it to fit your special need.
Suggested Subject: Request for an Indefinite Sick Leave
Hello, Peter Hallam
I’m writing you this email to let you know that I won’t make it into the office today. Since last night, I’ve been feeling a little under the weather. I went to the hospital, where the doctor determined that I had the Corona Virus. The doctor has instructed me to remain at home for some time so the recommended drug will be effective and I may fully heal.
Please do not hesitate to contact Anna Graham, my secretary, who will be in charge of overseeing my workload and ensuring that all deadlines are reached.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Melanie Adams
Control Units Department.