Sometimes, emergency situations in the family can pop up even in the most well-ordered lives. No family is beyond having a sick child, accidents etc. These stressful situations do not mix well with work, often creating a choice between taking good care of your family and focusing on your work.
The best thing to do is take an emergency leave of absence from work for a determined number of days. In this case, you should write a family emergency absence/leave letter to inform your employers of the situation.
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Date]
[Hiring Manager’s Name]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
Dear Sir,
I am writing this letter to inform you of my taking an urgent and unexpected leave of absence due to an emergency in the family. I have just gotten word that my only sister has collapsed and I am heading to the hospital with her.
I plan to return to work tomorrow, [Tomorrow's Date], hoping she gets better. I feel confident that my current projects will not suffer from such a short absence as I have already informed my subordinate [his/her name] of the situation and briefed him/her on their responsibilities for the duration of my absence.
Please contact me via my mobile number [Your number] or email [Your email] if there are any questions or concerns and I will try to respond in a timely manner.
I thank you for your consideration as this emergency leave will enable me to both care for my sister in this urgent situation and focus on my work more clearly once I return. I appreciate your assistance in this matter and look forward to hearing your response.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Department]
[Date]
[Supervisor’s Name]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
Subject: Request for Leave of Absence Due to Family Emergency
Dear [Supervisor’s Name],
I am writing to formally request a leave of absence from work due to an urgent family emergency. Unfortunately, a situation has arisen that requires my immediate attention and presence. I kindly request to be excused from work starting [Start Date] and anticipate returning on [Expected Return Date], though I will keep you updated if circumstances change.
I apologize for the short notice and for any inconvenience this may cause. I will do my best to ensure a smooth transition of my responsibilities during my absence. If needed, I am willing to assist with preparations or provide any necessary instructions for tasks that may need to be covered in my absence.
Thank you for understanding during this difficult time. Please let me know if any further information is needed or if you require any documentation related to my request.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Contact Information]
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