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A close relative is in really bad condition. I can't show up to work for the next few days.
I am planning on emailing my supervisor right now and informing him that I cannot be at work next week.
When dealing with a family emergency like this, what is the appropriate way to approach my supervisor to inform them of the time off, and ask about any requirements to justify the time off?
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A close relative is in really bad condition. I can't show up to work for the next few days.
I am planning on emailing my supervisor right now and informing him that I cannot be at work next week.
When dealing with a family emergency like this, what is the appropriate way to approach my supervisor to inform them of the time off, and ask about any requirements to justify the time off?
leave-of-absence
edited Mar 14 '14 at 1:55
jmac
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asked Mar 13 '14 at 1:58
user17183
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Hey user, and welcome to The Workplace! I think you have a good question here, but to make sure it doesn't get closed I'm going to make a small edit. If you think it can be improved, or that it doesn't match what you're asking, feel free to edit yourself as well. Welcome again, and thanks in advance!
– jmac
Mar 13 '14 at 3:41
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You got to do what you got to do. Just go and call your boss and explain to him later.
– scaaahu
Mar 13 '14 at 3:49
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Tell your superviser exactly what you told us, there's no need or use for beeing subtle or lying. It's a genuine emergency and any respectable superviser would understand.
– Radu Murzea
Mar 13 '14 at 8:25
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A close relative is in really bad condition. I can't show up to work for the next few days.
I am planning on emailing my supervisor right now and informing him that I cannot be at work next week.
When dealing with a family emergency like this, what is the appropriate way to approach my supervisor to inform them of the time off, and ask about any requirements to justify the time off?
leave-of-absence
edited Mar 14 '14 at 1:55
jmac
19.4k763137
asked Mar 13 '14 at 1:58
user17183
56115
A close relative is in really bad condition. I can't show up to work for the next few days.
I am planning on emailing my supervisor right now and informing him that I cannot be at work next week.
When dealing with a family emergency like this, what is the appropriate way to approach my supervisor to inform them of the time off, and ask about any requirements to justify the time off?
leave-of-absence
edited Mar 14 '14 at 1:55
jmac
19.4k763137
asked Mar 13 '14 at 1:58
user17183
56115
edited Mar 14 '14 at 1:55
jmac
19.4k763137
edited Mar 14 '14 at 1:55
jmac
19.4k763137
edited Mar 14 '14 at 1:55
jmac
19.4k763137
19.4k763137
asked Mar 13 '14 at 1:58
user17183
56115
asked Mar 13 '14 at 1:58
user17183
56115
asked Mar 13 '14 at 1:58
user17183
56115
56115
1
Hey user, and welcome to The Workplace! I think you have a good question here, but to make sure it doesn't get closed I'm going to make a small edit. If you think it can be improved, or that it doesn't match what you're asking, feel free to edit yourself as well. Welcome again, and thanks in advance!
– jmac
Mar 13 '14 at 3:41
1
You got to do what you got to do. Just go and call your boss and explain to him later.
– scaaahu
Mar 13 '14 at 3:49
4
Tell your superviser exactly what you told us, there's no need or use for beeing subtle or lying. It's a genuine emergency and any respectable superviser would understand.
– Radu Murzea
Mar 13 '14 at 8:25
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1
Hey user, and welcome to The Workplace! I think you have a good question here, but to make sure it doesn't get closed I'm going to make a small edit. If you think it can be improved, or that it doesn't match what you're asking, feel free to edit yourself as well. Welcome again, and thanks in advance!
– jmac
Mar 13 '14 at 3:41
1
You got to do what you got to do. Just go and call your boss and explain to him later.
– scaaahu
Mar 13 '14 at 3:49
4
Tell your superviser exactly what you told us, there's no need or use for beeing subtle or lying. It's a genuine emergency and any respectable superviser would understand.
– Radu Murzea
Mar 13 '14 at 8:25
1
1
Hey user, and welcome to The Workplace! I think you have a good question here, but to make sure it doesn't get closed I'm going to make a small edit. If you think it can be improved, or that it doesn't match what you're asking, feel free to edit yourself as well. Welcome again, and thanks in advance!
– jmac
Mar 13 '14 at 3:41
Hey user, and welcome to The Workplace! I think you have a good question here, but to make sure it doesn't get closed I'm going to make a small edit. If you think it can be improved, or that it doesn't match what you're asking, feel free to edit yourself as well. Welcome again, and thanks in advance!
– jmac
Mar 13 '14 at 3:41
1
1
You got to do what you got to do. Just go and call your boss and explain to him later.
– scaaahu
Mar 13 '14 at 3:49
You got to do what you got to do. Just go and call your boss and explain to him later.
– scaaahu
Mar 13 '14 at 3:49
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4
Tell your superviser exactly what you told us, there's no need or use for beeing subtle or lying. It's a genuine emergency and any respectable superviser would understand.
– Radu Murzea
Mar 13 '14 at 8:25
Tell your superviser exactly what you told us, there's no need or use for beeing subtle or lying. It's a genuine emergency and any respectable superviser would understand.
– Radu Murzea
Mar 13 '14 at 8:25
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In my experience this is just life and most people are reasonable because you have to deal with a family emergency. Just pop in ask for some emergency time off. Tell them that you really need to sort this as time is of the essence.
Edit: Sorry I misunderstood. Since you're leaving earlier - I'd call him if I had his number, but if not then email him.
I would say:
(Person's name)
I'm sorry for such short notice, I've just received news of car accident involving a close relative in (location). I really need leave right away now to assist them and I'll be back on xxx/xxx/xxx. if you need further info my contact details during the next two days will be: .......
I'll contact you as soon as I have more info.
(your name)
in essence just be direct and tell him the details he needs.
answered Mar 13 '14 at 2:11
Preet Sangha
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wait, pop in? I plan on tomorrow early morning, I won't have time to make a detour to work. That's why I was planning on emailing my supervisor right now but I don't know what to say in the email.
– user17183
Mar 13 '14 at 2:20
IT is far better to call than email if you have the phone number.
– HLGEM
Sep 7 '16 at 14:45
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You should of course follow @preet-sangha's answer and send a nice mail explaining the situation. Just know that he/she is under no legal obligation to accept this, and could even fire you for not showing up to your job. This is not reasonable or likely; it borders on the insane to refuse this to an employee. However, the law does give him/her that power.
Therefore, just for completeness:
In Belgium, there are some situations where your employer cannot deny you vacation time. When a family member dies, or when you get married. The complete list is below, and it is highly likely that other countries have similar laws (link in Dutch):
Death of a spouse or child: 3 days
Death of a close family member: 2 days
Death of a family member: 1 day (the funeral)
Marriage (your own): 2 days
Marriage (of a close family member): 1 day
Holy confirmation (growing-up ritual of your child): 1 day
Civic duty: as much as is required
Inauguration as priest of a close family member: 1 day
Recruitment into the army, or as a conscientious objector: as much time as required
Going to the peace court: 1 day
Civic duty as a juror: as much time as required
Taking care of a sick family member: min. 1 month, max. 3 months
Anything else can be refused by your employer, but would certainly stress the professional relationship you have.
answered Mar 13 '14 at 8:56
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up vote
13
down vote
accepted
In my experience this is just life and most people are reasonable because you have to deal with a family emergency. Just pop in ask for some emergency time off. Tell them that you really need to sort this as time is of the essence.
Edit: Sorry I misunderstood. Since you're leaving earlier - I'd call him if I had his number, but if not then email him.
I would say:
(Person's name)
I'm sorry for such short notice, I've just received news of car accident involving a close relative in (location). I really need leave right away now to assist them and I'll be back on xxx/xxx/xxx. if you need further info my contact details during the next two days will be: .......
I'll contact you as soon as I have more info.
(your name)
in essence just be direct and tell him the details he needs.
answered Mar 13 '14 at 2:11
Preet Sangha
2,33611115
wait, pop in? I plan on tomorrow early morning, I won't have time to make a detour to work. That's why I was planning on emailing my supervisor right now but I don't know what to say in the email.
– user17183
Mar 13 '14 at 2:20
IT is far better to call than email if you have the phone number.
– HLGEM
Sep 7 '16 at 14:45
add a comment |Â
up vote
13
down vote
accepted
In my experience this is just life and most people are reasonable because you have to deal with a family emergency. Just pop in ask for some emergency time off. Tell them that you really need to sort this as time is of the essence.
Edit: Sorry I misunderstood. Since you're leaving earlier - I'd call him if I had his number, but if not then email him.
I would say:
(Person's name)
I'm sorry for such short notice, I've just received news of car accident involving a close relative in (location). I really need leave right away now to assist them and I'll be back on xxx/xxx/xxx. if you need further info my contact details during the next two days will be: .......
I'll contact you as soon as I have more info.
(your name)
in essence just be direct and tell him the details he needs.
answered Mar 13 '14 at 2:11
Preet Sangha
2,33611115
wait, pop in? I plan on tomorrow early morning, I won't have time to make a detour to work. That's why I was planning on emailing my supervisor right now but I don't know what to say in the email.
– user17183
Mar 13 '14 at 2:20
IT is far better to call than email if you have the phone number.
– HLGEM
Sep 7 '16 at 14:45
add a comment |Â
up vote
13
down vote
accepted
up vote
13
down vote
accepted
In my experience this is just life and most people are reasonable because you have to deal with a family emergency. Just pop in ask for some emergency time off. Tell them that you really need to sort this as time is of the essence.
Edit: Sorry I misunderstood. Since you're leaving earlier - I'd call him if I had his number, but if not then email him.
I would say:
(Person's name)
I'm sorry for such short notice, I've just received news of car accident involving a close relative in (location). I really need leave right away now to assist them and I'll be back on xxx/xxx/xxx. if you need further info my contact details during the next two days will be: .......
I'll contact you as soon as I have more info.
(your name)
in essence just be direct and tell him the details he needs.
answered Mar 13 '14 at 2:11
Preet Sangha
2,33611115
In my experience this is just life and most people are reasonable because you have to deal with a family emergency. Just pop in ask for some emergency time off. Tell them that you really need to sort this as time is of the essence.
Edit: Sorry I misunderstood. Since you're leaving earlier - I'd call him if I had his number, but if not then email him.
I would say:
(Person's name)
I'm sorry for such short notice, I've just received news of car accident involving a close relative in (location). I really need leave right away now to assist them and I'll be back on xxx/xxx/xxx. if you need further info my contact details during the next two days will be: .......
I'll contact you as soon as I have more info.
(your name)
in essence just be direct and tell him the details he needs.
answered Mar 13 '14 at 2:11
Preet Sangha
2,33611115
edited Mar 13 '14 at 2:39
answered Mar 13 '14 at 2:11
Preet Sangha
2,33611115
answered Mar 13 '14 at 2:11
Preet Sangha
2,33611115
answered Mar 13 '14 at 2:11
Preet Sangha
2,33611115
2,33611115
wait, pop in? I plan on tomorrow early morning, I won't have time to make a detour to work. That's why I was planning on emailing my supervisor right now but I don't know what to say in the email.
– user17183
Mar 13 '14 at 2:20
IT is far better to call than email if you have the phone number.
– HLGEM
Sep 7 '16 at 14:45
add a comment |Â
wait, pop in? I plan on tomorrow early morning, I won't have time to make a detour to work. That's why I was planning on emailing my supervisor right now but I don't know what to say in the email.
– user17183
Mar 13 '14 at 2:20
IT is far better to call than email if you have the phone number.
– HLGEM
Sep 7 '16 at 14:45
wait, pop in? I plan on tomorrow early morning, I won't have time to make a detour to work. That's why I was planning on emailing my supervisor right now but I don't know what to say in the email.
– user17183
Mar 13 '14 at 2:20
wait, pop in? I plan on tomorrow early morning, I won't have time to make a detour to work. That's why I was planning on emailing my supervisor right now but I don't know what to say in the email.
– user17183
Mar 13 '14 at 2:20
IT is far better to call than email if you have the phone number.
– HLGEM
Sep 7 '16 at 14:45
IT is far better to call than email if you have the phone number.
– HLGEM
Sep 7 '16 at 14:45
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
You should of course follow @preet-sangha's answer and send a nice mail explaining the situation. Just know that he/she is under no legal obligation to accept this, and could even fire you for not showing up to your job. This is not reasonable or likely; it borders on the insane to refuse this to an employee. However, the law does give him/her that power.
Therefore, just for completeness:
In Belgium, there are some situations where your employer cannot deny you vacation time. When a family member dies, or when you get married. The complete list is below, and it is highly likely that other countries have similar laws (link in Dutch):
Death of a spouse or child: 3 days
Death of a close family member: 2 days
Death of a family member: 1 day (the funeral)
Marriage (your own): 2 days
Marriage (of a close family member): 1 day
Holy confirmation (growing-up ritual of your child): 1 day
Civic duty: as much as is required
Inauguration as priest of a close family member: 1 day
Recruitment into the army, or as a conscientious objector: as much time as required
Going to the peace court: 1 day
Civic duty as a juror: as much time as required
Taking care of a sick family member: min. 1 month, max. 3 months
Anything else can be refused by your employer, but would certainly stress the professional relationship you have.
answered Mar 13 '14 at 8:56
parasietje
1,6441915
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up vote
3
down vote
You should of course follow @preet-sangha's answer and send a nice mail explaining the situation. Just know that he/she is under no legal obligation to accept this, and could even fire you for not showing up to your job. This is not reasonable or likely; it borders on the insane to refuse this to an employee. However, the law does give him/her that power.
Therefore, just for completeness:
In Belgium, there are some situations where your employer cannot deny you vacation time. When a family member dies, or when you get married. The complete list is below, and it is highly likely that other countries have similar laws (link in Dutch):
Death of a spouse or child: 3 days
Death of a close family member: 2 days
Death of a family member: 1 day (the funeral)
Marriage (your own): 2 days
Marriage (of a close family member): 1 day
Holy confirmation (growing-up ritual of your child): 1 day
Civic duty: as much as is required
Inauguration as priest of a close family member: 1 day
Recruitment into the army, or as a conscientious objector: as much time as required
Going to the peace court: 1 day
Civic duty as a juror: as much time as required
Taking care of a sick family member: min. 1 month, max. 3 months
Anything else can be refused by your employer, but would certainly stress the professional relationship you have.
answered Mar 13 '14 at 8:56
parasietje
1,6441915
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
You should of course follow @preet-sangha's answer and send a nice mail explaining the situation. Just know that he/she is under no legal obligation to accept this, and could even fire you for not showing up to your job. This is not reasonable or likely; it borders on the insane to refuse this to an employee. However, the law does give him/her that power.
Therefore, just for completeness:
In Belgium, there are some situations where your employer cannot deny you vacation time. When a family member dies, or when you get married. The complete list is below, and it is highly likely that other countries have similar laws (link in Dutch):
Death of a spouse or child: 3 days
Death of a close family member: 2 days
Death of a family member: 1 day (the funeral)
Marriage (your own): 2 days
Marriage (of a close family member): 1 day
Holy confirmation (growing-up ritual of your child): 1 day
Civic duty: as much as is required
Inauguration as priest of a close family member: 1 day
Recruitment into the army, or as a conscientious objector: as much time as required
Going to the peace court: 1 day
Civic duty as a juror: as much time as required
Taking care of a sick family member: min. 1 month, max. 3 months
Anything else can be refused by your employer, but would certainly stress the professional relationship you have.
answered Mar 13 '14 at 8:56
parasietje
1,6441915
You should of course follow @preet-sangha's answer and send a nice mail explaining the situation. Just know that he/she is under no legal obligation to accept this, and could even fire you for not showing up to your job. This is not reasonable or likely; it borders on the insane to refuse this to an employee. However, the law does give him/her that power.
Therefore, just for completeness:
In Belgium, there are some situations where your employer cannot deny you vacation time. When a family member dies, or when you get married. The complete list is below, and it is highly likely that other countries have similar laws (link in Dutch):
Death of a spouse or child: 3 days
Death of a close family member: 2 days
Death of a family member: 1 day (the funeral)
Marriage (your own): 2 days
Marriage (of a close family member): 1 day
Holy confirmation (growing-up ritual of your child): 1 day
Civic duty: as much as is required
Inauguration as priest of a close family member: 1 day
Recruitment into the army, or as a conscientious objector: as much time as required
Going to the peace court: 1 day
Civic duty as a juror: as much time as required
Taking care of a sick family member: min. 1 month, max. 3 months
Anything else can be refused by your employer, but would certainly stress the professional relationship you have.
answered Mar 13 '14 at 8:56
parasietje
1,6441915
answered Mar 13 '14 at 8:56
parasietje
1,6441915
answered Mar 13 '14 at 8:56
parasietje
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answered Mar 13 '14 at 8:56
parasietje
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1,6441915
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– jmac
Mar 13 '14 at 3:41
1
You got to do what you got to do. Just go and call your boss and explain to him later.
– scaaahu
Mar 13 '14 at 3:49
4
Tell your superviser exactly what you told us, there's no need or use for beeing subtle or lying. It's a genuine emergency and any respectable superviser would understand.
– Radu Murzea
Mar 13 '14 at 8:25