[header] How to prepare for jail [title] Talk to your employer. [step] Whether you're going to be in jail for a couple of days, a couple of weeks, or longer, you need to be honest with your employer. Tell him why you are leaving. 
You don't need to be explicit-especially if the details are sensitive-but you should not leave him and your co-workers in the dark. They'll need time to cover for you while your gone.