A security officer has been absent for 9 months with depression. He now wishes to return, but his manager suggests dismissal because the absence is

Question

A security officer has been absent for 9 months with depression. He now wishes to return, but his manager suggests dismissal because the absence is long and cover is expensive. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Advise a structured return-to-work assessment and consider adjustments before capability decisions

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Decline involvement because capability is an HR matter

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Advise return to full duties before reviewing risks

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Support dismissal because nine months exceeds usual sickness policy

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Recommend permanent redeployment without consulting the worker

Depression-related absence — DOccMed MCQ

A security officer has been absent for 9 months with depression. He now wishes to return, but his manager suggests dismissal because the absence is long and cover is expensive. What is the most appropriate management?