This Leave Extension Letter from work as a result of sickness/ an injury from accident where worker's condition has not improved and an extended leave is needed.

This Leave Extension letter for Sickness can be used as a template for a leave extension request from work by a sick worker or a worker who is injured due to an accident. His/ her health condition has, unfortunately, not yet improved and is not capable of performing his original job duties. The worker's leave will need to be extended. 

A letter for leave extension request is essential when an employee wishes to prolong his/her leave. It works as a notice to the manager where the employer can make better arrangements to be prepared for the employee's absence. 

The employee notifies his/ her employer that the employee is submitting an application to extend his/ her leave due to unimproved health condition. The employee provides details of his/ her symptoms, the intended prolonged duration and how long you are required to be absent.

The employee promises to provide a medical certificate from a doctor to support his/ her application and apologises for his/ her absence. 

 

How to use this Document?

This Leave Extension Letter for Sickness should be carefully read by the individual employer/ company. 

This letter for leave extension request may be used when an employee is not capable to perform his/ her original job duties, or unable to resume working as his/ her health condition has not improved after falling ill or getting injured. This letter can be used to explain their absence. 

This Letter should be sent to the employer. A copy should be sent to the Human Resources Department, if applicable.

The employee should attach the said medical certificate by his/ her doctor for the employer/company's reference. The date/duration of leave should be clearly specified in the letter