What must an individual provide to return to work after feeling sick or hurt?

To return to work after feeling sick or hurt, an individual typically needs to provide a note per legal requirements. This note usually confirms that the individual is fit to return and outlines any necessary accommodations or restrictions. Such documentation helps ensure that both the employee’s health and the safety of the workplace are upheld.

In many workplaces, especially in industries with health regulations, this note serves as a safeguard for both the employee and the employer, confirming that the worker has adequately recovered and is ready to resume their duties without risking their own health or that of their colleagues.

Other options do not fulfill the necessity to provide assurance of health status. A doctor's prescription, for example, does not necessarily indicate fitness to return to work, while a previous work schedule and a health insurance card are not relevant to the process of verifying one's readiness to return following illness or injury.