You’re a hard worker. You always go the extra mile to do an excellent job. You follow company policy. When you need time off, you always give plenty of notice. Despite that, there are times when you need the day off because something urgent just came up. So how do you politely articulate your reasons to call out of work? 

This guide offers a quick overview of perfectly good excuses to miss work on short notice — and explains the best way to communicate the request to your employer. 

8 Good Excuses to Miss Work on a Short Notice

Do you have a good reason for calling off? It isn’t ideal to call off on short notice. However, a good boss knows that some things are unavoidable.  Here are eight legitimate excuses for taking the day off on short notice.

1. Personal Sickness

If you are not feeling well, you should never go to work. That just risks spreading illness to others.…

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