A Man Has Been Off Work Because of a Recent

question 13

Multiple Choice

A man has been off work because of a recent illness. Which of the following would be the most useful action for the employer to take to support this man?

• A) Encourage the man to return to work as soon as possible, possibly at something less physically demanding
• B) Reassure the man that he may have as much time off as he needs
• C) Share the man's need with other employees so that they may donate unused or unneeded sick time to him
• D) Suggest that other male employees visit the man at his home to help keep his spirits up and demonstrate he is not forgotten

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