how do i ask my boss for time off so i can go get an abortion?

Answer 1

I would suggest that you talk privately with your boss and only state that you need a day off (state the specific date). Tell him/her only that you have a doctor's appointment that you are unable to schedule around work. Offer to bring a doctor's note.

I would not suggest that you tell him/her that you are going to have an abortion. This is a very delicate matter and you do not want his/her opinions on the subject to jeopardize your employment.

Answer 2

Do you need to have a reason for using your own sick leave? If it's only a day or two days, just say you are going to be off for medical reasons those days. They don't need to know why. You could just your vacation time and not have to indicate a reason at all at that point. Best not to tell him why though and no need for boss to pry, unless there is a requirement at your company that if you use so many days of sick leave you need to provide a reason. Then go through HR, not your boss.

Answer 3

Try to schedule the procedure on a Thursday or Friday, in case you need the weekend to recover. Then, take your boss aside privately and explain you have a doctor's appointment to have a procedure done and you need two days off (with specific dates) to have the procedure and to recover. They don't need to know the details.

Answer 4

Tell him you have a "female" medical emergency; you could say you have to have a cyst removed as you'll need to take the whole day off for the procedure.

Answer 5

I would simply state you have a required surgery. Advise that is gynelogical if you want to, but you do not have to anwer any questions or provide evn that much detail if you dont want to.

Answer 6

just say you have a doctors appointment and tell them what day and time. you don't need to say what you are seeing the dr. for.

Answer 7

Honesty is the best policy

Answer 8

Tell him it's his.