Stress leave is a type of medical leave of absence that employees can request to overcome stress-related problems.
Stress leave request applications can be recognized by their tone which is often a combination of politeness and formality and their short length.
Stress Leave Letter Tips
- Write the heading and reference number properly.
- Begin with the very formal Sir/Madam. If the writer and the recipient are of the same rank, use Dear Sir/Dear Madam. Never use My Dear Sir/My Dear Madam.
- Mention the subject in brief.
- The body of the letter should be concise and to the point. (Ensure the reason is legitimate)
- Use the subscription ‘Yours faithfully.’
- Use the full signature of the writer.
Stress Leave Letter Format
Sender’s Address ……………….
Date: (DD/MM/YYYY)
Recipient’s Name,……………..
Designation & ………………….
Address……………………………
Subject: (One short sentence stating the purpose of the letter.)
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Salutation, (E.g.: Dear …,)
Introduction: (Begin by introducing yourself and the purpose of writing the letter.) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Body Paragraph: (Explain the situation in detail listing factual information needed to validate your point.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Conclusion: (End the letter by restating your request or an assurance, whichever is the case.) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Thanking you.
Complimentary Ending:
(E.g.: Yours sincerely/faithfully,)
Sender’s Signature
Sender’s Name
Sender’s Designation
Sample Letters for Stress Leave
Sample Letter for Stress Leave #1
To.
The Manager, Motija Finance
Subject: Letter for being absent from Work
Dear Sir,
Respectfully, I am Rakesh Sharma and I work as a head clerk in your company. My employee ID is RD1243C. This is to bring to your notice that I have not been keeping good health for a while. My doctor has advised me to take some days off work. If possible, I would like to leave work on August 1 and return on August 16.
I have briefed the team about this and allocated the work accordingly. In case of any emergency, you can reach me at my contact no (917684993354) but it won’t be possible for me to come to the office. Please excuse me for being absent.
I would be obliged if you accept my absence letter.
Yours sincerely,
Rakesh Sharma, Head Clerk, Motija Finance
Sample Letter for Stress Leave #2
Date: 17/04/2023
To,
Peter Charles,
CEO, XYZ Company
Subject: Letter for being absent from Work
Dear Sir,
This is to bring to your notice that, I have been having a serious headache since yesterday. The reason behind my headache is very personal. My doctor has advised me complete bed rest for a period of 1 month. I will be mostly available after the 28th of May to resume my work.
I have enclosed all the necessary documents including a letter of recommendation from my doctor.
I regret the inconvenience and Please excuse me for being absent.
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Yours Faithfully,
John Allen, Junior Engineer, XYZ Company
Sample Letter for Stress Leave #3
To,
The Manager, XYZ Company, New York
Subject: Letter for being absent from Work
Dear Sir,
This is to bring to your notice that, I am unable to concentrate on my work due to mental stress. I would like to confirm my time off request which I told you about earlier. I will be mostly available after the 28th of May to resume my work.
Although I will not be in the office from the 8th of May, I will still be available via email or phone. You can reach me through my number (9853876378), in case of an emergency.
Hoping for a quick and positive response.
Yours Faithfully,
John Allen, Junior Engineer, XYZ Company
Sample Letter for Stress Leave #4
Date: 27/03/2023
To,
Simon Charles,
CEO, Infosys Technology
Subject: Letter for being absent from Work
Dear Sir,
I am writing to request a 30-day leave of absence for some serious mental stress. As I have not been keeping good health for a while my doctor has advised me to take some days off work. If possible, I would like to leave work on April 1 and return on May 1.
Although I will not be in the office during this time period, I will still be available via email or phone. My Phone and Contact no are listed below. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you very much for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Peter Paul, Senior Engineer, Infosys Technology,
Ph no – 914567879865, Email – Peterpaul8765@gmail.com
Sample Letter for Stress Leave #5
Το, The Manager, TCS, Salt Lake, Kolkata
Subject: Letter for being absent from Work
Dear Madam,
This is to bring to your notice that I have been suffering from some serious health problems. I need to undergo some medical tests, which are scheduled to be held on 11, 19, and 26 June 2023. During the period from 11 to 26 June, I will not be able to present in the office as I have to go to Mumbai which is far away from my office location.
If any further information is required, let me know. I have attached my contact number below.
So, please excuse me for being absent. I shall be very thankful to you for this favour.
Yours sincerely,
Palki Sharma: Sales Representative, TCS, Contact no: 917698567487
Sample Letter for Stress Leave #6
To,
The Manager, Cyber Technology, Kolkata
Subject: Letter for being absent from Work
Dear Sir,
With respect, I am Manish Pandey and I work as a Junior Technician in your company. My employee ID is MP1243C. I have been having a constant headaches for my parents since yesterday because of their health. I am not able to sleep or eat anything . I am writing this letter to seek permission for being absent from my work from 10/06/23 to 14/06/23. I will be back to work on 15/06/23.
So, please give your approval to take four days of leave. I will immediately return to the work after the leave.
Thanking you. Sincerely, Manish Pandey, Junior Technician, Cyber Technology
Sample Letter for Stress Leave #7
To,
The Manager, Vital Technology, Kolkata
Subject: Letter for being absent from Work
Respected Sir,
Please excuse me for being absent on the 12th of June 2022 due to an emergency at home. I will be joining in and even will try to arrive after the situation is soothed.
Sir, I require this leave due to the long-term disease of my Grandfather who is going to get operated on soon. He has been admitted to AMRI international hospital. I need to stay with him in this situation as none of my ménage belongs to this city and we are living apart from our families.
I am a responsible employee and never leave my office unless there is a dire emergency. According to my previous records which may be checked if needed, I have been keen and very particular with my professionalism and work and have never been informed of any complaints issued regarding any of my discourses.
I shall be grateful to you.
Thanks in anticipation
Yours sincerely, Rajat Sen, Senior Technician, Vital Technology, Date: 12/06/23
Sample Letter for Stress Leave #8
To,
The Principal
Lowada High School
Lowada, Debra, Paschim Medinipur, WB
Subject: Letter for being absent from Work
Dear Sir,
With due respect, I wish to state that, I am Rajesh Sen, working as an assistant teacher in your school. I want to say that, I have been suffering from a fever since Saturday. Due to the high temperature, I am experiencing severe body discomfort. The doctor told me that I have Typhoid fever. The doctor suggests taking rest for at least 15 days.
I am writing this letter to seek permission for being absent from my work for 15 days. I am unable to attend school from Today (27th April).
In these circumstances, Please excuse me for being absent for 15 days. In case of required extra leaves, I will inform you.
I will be highly obliged for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Rajesh Sen
Assistant Teacher
27th April 2022
Sample Letter for Stress Leave #9
To,
The Principal
Alipurduar High School
Alipurduar, West Bengal
Subject: Letter for being absent from Work
Dear Madam,
With due respect, I beg to state that I am Pallabi Sarkar, working in your school as an assistant teacher. I want to say that, I am feeling very unwell right now. Due to the high temperature, I am experiencing severe body discomfort. So I am quite unable to stay in the school any longer. I, therefore, pray to you for granting me a leave of absence for the remaining periods.
I remain, Yours obediently,
Pallabi Sarkar,
Assistant Teacher, Date: May 5, 2023
Sample Letter for Stress Leave #10
To,
The Manager, Infosys Technology
Subject: Letter for being absent from Work
Dear Sir,
I am writing this letter to seek permission for 30 days of leave which I told you about earlier. I am unable to concentrate on my work due to some mental stress. So I decided to go to New York with my family. I’m leaving for vacation on the 1st of April. I will return to work on the 1st of May.
Although I will not be in the office during this time period, I will still be available via email or phone. My Phone and Contact no are listed below. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you very much for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Peter Paul, Senior Engineer, Infosys Technology,
Ph no – +19159969739, Email – Peterpaul8765@gmail.com
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a Stress Leave?
Stress leave is a type of medical leave of absence that employees can request to overcome stress-related problems.
How to start a stress leave letter?
Begin with the very formal Sir/Madam. If the writer and the recipient are of the same rank, use Dear Sir/Dear Madam. Never use My Dear Sir/My Dear Madam.
To whom should write the stress leave letter?
A stress leave letter is an official or formal request letter written to higher authorities of your company or organization.
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