Out of office sick email to boss
Here is an example of an out-of-office sick email to your boss:
Subject: Out of Office - Sick Leave
Dear [Boss's Name],
I am writing to inform you that I will be taking a sick day today and will be out of the office. Unfortunately, I am not feeling well and need to take the day to rest and recover.
I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will do my best to catch up on any missed work as soon as I am feeling better. If there are any urgent matters that arise, please reach out to [Name of backup contact or colleague].
Thank you for your understanding and I look forward to returning to work as soon as possible.
Sincerely, [Your Name]
You can customize this email to fit your specific needs and work situation. Some other things you might want to include are:
- A specific date or dates that you will be out of the office
- A reason for your absence (optional, but can be helpful if you need to take a longer period of time off)
- A plan for how you will stay on top of your work while you are out
- A contact person or backup in case of an emergency
Here is an example of a more detailed out-of-office email:
Subject: Out of Office - Sick Leave
Dear [Boss's Name],
I am writing to inform you that I will be taking a sick day today and tomorrow, as I am not feeling well and need to take some time to rest and recover. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will do my best to catch up on any missed work as soon as I am feeling better.
In the meantime, I have made arrangements for [Name of backup contact or colleague] to cover my responsibilities and respond to any urgent matters that may arise. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to them.
I will be back in the office on [Date] and will be available to respond to emails and take calls as usual. Thank you for your understanding and I look forward to returning to work as soon as possible.
Sincerely, [Your Name]