38. Last week, could this person have started a job if offered one, or returned to work if recalled?
Answer questions 36-39 if this person did not work last week. Otherwise, skip to question 39a.
P38. If the person was expecting to report to a job within 30 days, mark the "Yes, could have gone to work" box.
Mark the "No, because of own temporary illness" box only if the person expects to be able to work within 30 days.
If the person could not have gone to work because he or she was going to school, taking care of children, etc., mark the "No, because of all other reasons (in school, etc.)" box.
Covid-19 guidance
Mark the "Yes, could have gone to work" box if the person could have started a job if offered one, or could have returned to work if recalled, but they are uncertain if they will choose to work due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.