How to Call in Sick to Work

Whether you are truly ill or just trying to play hooky to skip a day of work, there is a certain workplace etiquette that should be followed when calling in sick for work. Keep reading to learn how to call in sick to work properly.

Instructions

1. Call your employer or supervisor at a time before the beginning of your scheduled shift. The sooner that you can call in sick to work, the better; it gives your coworkers and supervisors time to accommodate for your absence.

2. Tell your employer you are sick, or using employee sick time. You don't necessarily have to go into detail about why you're calling in sick.

3. Designate which work days and time you will be out sick- and an estimated return to work date, if you happen to know.

4. Delegate duties and important tasks to coworkers, or at least make your supervisors aware of things that need to be done while you're out sick.

5. Be prepared to possibly have to come forth with a doctor's note to verify that your calling in sick to work was legitimate. Not all employers require this, but it's a good idea to find out before spending the day playing hooky!

Resources

• How to Write a 2 Week Notice to an Employer