1. Illness
This is to notify you I was unable to attend the office last two days as I was suffering from a high fever, body aches, and a bad throat. I was unable to get up from bed for that reason I missed the office. I hope you understand and accept my leave.
2. Family emergency
I want to inform you that I was not in the office yesterday due to a family emergency. My brother had an accident and I was with him in the hospital. Although he is still in the hospital my father is with him now. I hope he will be discharged today. I will complete my yesterday’s task by evening. Thank you for your cooperation.
3. Family death
Sir, I want to say that I was not able to attend the office on Friday because of the death of my grandfather. I am sorry for missing the meeting, I will discuss with my colleagues how to manage the ongoing project. I hope you understand and accept my excuse for the leave.
4. Car trouble
I want to bring this to your notice that yesterday, while I was driving to the office suddenly the car’s engine, became very hot and some of the significant wires were burnt thus, it broke down in the middle of the road. I had to take the car to the workshop. So, I might not miss more days from the office. I would have never missed work if it wasn’t for a genuine reason.
Thank you for understanding.
5. Mental health rest
I am writing this to inform you that due to lots of work in the office, I had a very hectic routine during the last month, I couldn’t take rest even on weekends. That’s why due to restlessness and stress I could not come to the office for a couple of days (July 10 – July 13, 20XX). My doctor advised me to take a rest from the office work. I hope you will consider my problem. I make sure that I will complete the missing work as soon as possible.
6. Doctor’s appointment
This is to notify you that on Thursday dated [DATE], I was not able to attend the office because I had a doctor’s appointment. Lately, I have been in severe tooth pain. The pain was unbearable, so, I had to take a day off of work. I will catch up on my work soon. Thank you for your cooperation.
7. Emergency:
I wanted to notify you that I could not come to the office on the date [DATE] because of an emergency. The work was really important and had to be done immediately because it had a due date. I wouldn’t have missed work if it weren’t important. I hope you will understand my problem and cooperate. I will complete my work as soon as possible. Thank you.
8. Attending an event
This is to inform you that I was unable to come to the office for two days (July 21- July 23, 20XX) as I was out of town to attend the wedding ceremony of my relative. My presence at the event was of real importance and could not leave it. I assure you that I will cover up my work as soon as possible.
9. Oversleep
This is to bring to your notice that I missed work yesterday because I overslept. The other night I had visitors at my house late-night. I slept at 3 at night and set my alarm for 8 o’clock but I couldn’t wake up. I will catch up on my missing work soon.
Thank you for being understanding.
10. Jury duty
I am writing this to bring to your notice that I was on jury duty on July 20, 20XX, which is why I was unable to catch up for work. As it was really important for me and I was in stress the day before that’s why I could not inform you earlier. I make sure that I’ll complete the missing work in the next two days.
Thanks for your cooperation.
11. Family matter
I’m writing this to inform you that I did not come to the office on dated [DATE] because I had an issue going on in my house. It is a personal issue that I cannot discuss with anyone but I will be grateful if you would understand my problem and be cooperative. I will catch up on my work that’s falling behind. I’d be very grateful if you would consider.
12. Bad weather
This is to inform you that I was unable to come to the office on the date [DATE] as the weather was very bad. There was heavy rain with lightning. So, I decided not to drive in such weather to avoid any serious accidents. I hope you will understand. I assure you that I will do all my work that has been neglected because of my absence.
13. Relationship trouble
This is to inform you that I have been unable to come to the office for the last three days because of some issues between me and my wife. She has left me and my two little kids. I was quite disturbed. I hope you understand. I will complete all of my files as soon as possible. Thanks in advance.
14. Traveling
Hi sir, I want to say that I was not in the office on Friday because I was not in town. I was traveling to my city as my mother was in the hospital. I promise to complete my pending work before leaving the office. Thanks for understanding.
15. House Shifting
It is to inform you I was unable to come to the office yesterday because of home shifting. I bought a new apartment and it was important to shift yesterday. The plan was so sudden I forgot to inform you. I had to shift immediately. Hope you accept my apology and accept my leave. Thanks.
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