Keep it brief. Share what matters: you’re unwell, you’ll be away, and what happens to your work.
Example 1: one-day sick leave
Subject: Sick leave today Hi [Manager Name], I’m not feeling well today and will need to take sick leave. I’ll be offline and will respond tomorrow. Thanks, [Your Name]
Example 2: multiple days
Subject: Sick leave — [dates] Hello [Manager Name], I’m unwell and need to take sick leave from [start date] to [end date]. I’ll share updates on urgent items before I log off. Regards, [Your Name]
Example 3: covering responsibilities
Subject: Sick leave today — coverage Hi [Manager Name], I’m not well today and will take sick leave. I’ve updated the team on [task], and [colleague] has the latest files. Thank you, [Your Name]
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