Letter to an employee who has not returned as planned from annual leave

This Letter to an employee who has not returned as planned from annual leave is used where an employee fails to return to work after a period of authorised holiday and has not contacted the employer to explain the absence.

When to Use This Unauthorised Absence After Annual Leave Letter

Use this letter where an employee does not return to work as expected after annual leave and there has been no explanation for the absence.

In those circumstances, the employer should try to make contact with the employee about the unauthorised absence.

What the Letter Covers

The letter asks the employee to contact the employer as soon as possible and explains that the absence is unauthorised unless and until an explanation is provided.

Unpaid Absence and Disciplinary Consequences

Any unauthorised absence would be unpaid and, where appropriate, may be treated as a serious disciplinary matter when the employee returns to work.

The letter also makes clear that unauthorised absence is a potential gross misconduct matter.

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