By Claire Birkinshaw
When to use this unauthorised absence letter
Use this letter when an employee has failed to report for work without explanation and has not made contact. It helps the employer seek clarification, set a clear deadline for response, and outline the potential consequences of unauthorised absence.
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Claire Birkinshaw
Claire Birkinshaw has worked at two of the top 10 London law firms, as a legal adviser to the Ministry of Defence, and as a legal information manager with Abbey Legal Protection.