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An Absconding Letter To Employee is a critical document used in Australian workplace relations when an employee has failed to attend work without proper authorization or communication. This document serves multiple purposes: it formally documents the unauthorized absence, demonstrates the employer's reasonable attempts to contact the employee, and establishes a clear record for potential future legal proceedings. The letter must comply with Australian employment law, particularly the Fair Work Act 2009 and relevant Modern Awards, and should be drafted with consideration of the employer's duty of care and procedural fairness obligations. It is typically used when an employee has been absent for an extended period without explanation, when there are reasonable grounds to believe the employee has abandoned their employment, or when formal documentation of unauthorized absence is required for disciplinary procedures.

1. Letter Header: Company letterhead, date, reference number, and delivery method (e.g., registered mail, email)

2. Employee Details: Full name, employee ID, position title, and department of the absconding employee

3. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is regarding unauthorized absence/absconding from duty

4. Absence Details: Specific dates and duration of unauthorized absence, last day of attendance

5. Previous Communications: Record of attempted contact and any responses received

6. Employment Breach: Statement of how the absence constitutes a breach of employment terms

7. Required Actions: Clear instructions on what the employee needs to do, including deadline for response

8. Consequences: Outline of potential or decided consequences of continued unauthorized absence

9. Closing: Formal closing, contact information for response, and signature block