Free sick leave application template
A short sick leave application or email to your manager or class teacher, with the dates you are away, a brief reason, a medical certificate line and who is covering urgent work.
What's in this template
Sick leave application
To
[Manager or class teacher name]
[Designation, Department / Class and section]
[Company or school name]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Subject: Sick leave from [DD/MM/YYYY] to [DD/MM/YYYY] ([N] days)
Dear [Sir/Madam / Manager name],
I am writing to inform you that I have been unwell since [yesterday evening / date] with [high fever / a viral infection / a stomach infection], and my doctor has advised me to rest for [N] days. I will therefore not be able to [attend office / attend classes] from [start date] to [end date], and I expect to return on [return date].
[I have attached a medical certificate from Dr. [Name] dated [date]. / I will submit a medical certificate when I return.]
While I am away
- [Urgent task or class work]: [colleague or classmate name] has agreed to [cover it / share notes]
- [Meeting or deadline]: [moved to date / to be attended by colleague name]
- I will [check messages once a day / be unavailable] and can be reached at [phone] only for anything urgent.
Kindly grant me sick leave for these [N] days. I will update you if my recovery takes longer than expected.
Thank you for your understanding.
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Employee ID and designation / Class, section and roll number]
[Phone]
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