![]() “I have a fever and think I may be coming down with something, so I need to take a sick day today.I hope I’ll be well enough to come in tomorrow, but may need to take an extra day. “I am sick and won’t be able to make it in today.“I won’t be able to make it in today or tomorrow due to an unexpected illness.”.I hope to be well enough to return on (day of the week you plan to return).” “I’m very sick and need to take a few days off.I visited the doctor and have (the flu/a cold/etc.).” “I need to take today and tomorrow off from work.I will return to work on (day of the week you plan to return).” “I’m sick with (the flu/a cold/ etc.), and my doctor has recommended taking a few days off.(Coworker’s name) will cover my shifts today and tomorrow, and I’m planning to return on Monday.” “I have (the flu/a cold/etc.) and need to take the rest of the week off.A serious illness or injury could lead to several days/weeks/months off work and may involve a disability or worker’s compensation claim. If you have a serious condition, you’ll probably want to have a conversation with your boss instead, either over the phone or face-to-face (if possible). ![]() It is your responsibility to make sure to report your absence. Text messages can fail or your boss may have their phone turned off. If your boss doesn’t reply to your message in a timely manner, be sure to follow up with a call.Your message should read like a short email - not a text to a friend. Though texting is usually an informal means of communication, when texting your boss, it’s best to type in full sentences with proper capitalization and punctuation. A short sentence or two explaining that you’re too ill to do your job effectively and when they can expect you to return to work is all that’s needed. Your boss doesn’t need an in-depth description of your illness. If not, texting earlier rather than later will give your boss time to delegate any urgent tasks and/or find someone to cover your shift. If it’s your responsibility to find a replacement, be sure to include this information. Contact your boss as early as possible.Don’t ask a co-worker to relay the message for you. Contact your boss/supervisor/manager directly.Additionally, keep the following tips in mind when drafting your text: If you are allowed to text in sick, it’s generally best to keep your message clear and simple. Keep in mind that if texting in sick is against your company’s policy and you send a text anyway, you may be reprimanded or written up for missing work. You can consult with your manager, your company’s human resources department, or your employee handbook for specific details. However, some professional settings have rules against texting in sick and may require that you call in, report your absence online, and/or provide a doctor’s note when you return. If you text with your boss regularly about your work schedule, texting in sick may be appropriate. While calling in sick is the most common way to report an unplanned absence from work, some companies allow their employees to email or text in sick, instead. 2.3 If You’re Unsure How Long You’ll Need How to Text in Sick
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