The Letter of Absence From Work Due To Family Emergency is a crucial document in German employment relationships, used when an employee needs to take immediate leave due to unforeseen family circumstances. This document is grounded in German labor law, particularly BGB §616 and the Pflegezeitgesetz (Care Leave Act), which grant employees the right to take necessary leave for family emergencies. The letter serves multiple purposes: it formally notifies the employer of the absence, documents the reason for the emergency leave, provides essential contact information, and outlines any necessary work handover arrangements. This type of documentation is particularly important in German business culture, which values formal written communication and proper documentation of employment-related matters. The letter helps protect both the employee's rights and the employer's need for proper absence management and workflow planning.

1. Sender Details: Full name, employee ID (if applicable), position, and department of the employee

2. Recipient Details: Name of supervisor/HR manager, company name, and address

3. Date: Current date and location

4. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is an emergency leave notification

5. Notice of Absence: Statement of need to take emergency leave and expected duration

6. Nature of Emergency: Brief description of the family emergency situation (maintaining appropriate privacy)

7. Contact Information: How to reach the employee during the absence

8. Work Handover Details: Brief overview of critical pending work matters and suggested temporary arrangements

9. Signature: Employee's signature and printed name