i doubt that either of those social workers knows what their caseload will be. vs i doubt that either of those social workers knows what her/his caseload will be.

Both phrases are correct, but they differ in terms of gender neutrality. The first phrase uses 'their' as a gender-neutral pronoun, while the second phrase uses 'her/his' to explicitly mention both genders. The choice between them depends on the desired level of gender inclusivity.

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i doubt that either of those social workers knows what their caseload will be.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English as a gender-neutral option.

This phrase is used when referring to a group of people without specifying gender, making it inclusive and avoiding assumptions about gender identity.

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I asked April to create one of those social network Internet profiles for the Sullivan Street pit.
I went to one of those social clubs.
Look, Don, I don't know what this woman meant to you, but I doubt that she would want you to compromise yourself.
It's one of those social Internet sites the kids are into.
It's one of those social Internet sites the kids are into.
I doubt that he'd meet their demands.
The cash value of a part of those social housing loans was valued in the early 1990s and the Land injected the sum into BayernLabo as an earmarked special-purpose contribution (Zweckeinlage).
The social-evaluative judgments increase, the fear of those social-evaluative judgments.
These issues are education and training, research and development, innovation, better conditions for businesses, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, and improving the employability of those social groups denied access to the labour market.
I am in favour of a debate in which we, on the basis of those social values, can demonstrate that we are capable of providing answers, because they need to be given.
In fact, I doubt that Moya's phase imbalance actually exists.
I doubt that he can be domesticated - at least not very easily.
I doubt that's the case.
I doubt that would be pleasurable for either of us.
I doubt that they expect us to abide by their value systems.
Mother, I doubt that Jacques is interested.
I doubt that she does, Donna.
I doubt that you do, Marnie.
I doubt that even the promise of the Lexicon will help you.
I doubt that we shall still be in office by then.

Alternatives:

i doubt that either of those social workers knows what his or her caseload will be.
i doubt that either of those social workers knows what his caseload will be.

i doubt that either of those social workers knows what her/his caseload will be.

This phrase is correct and can be used when explicitly mentioning both genders.

This phrase is used when wanting to be specific about mentioning both male and female social workers in the context.

Show examples from the web [+]

I asked April to create one of those social network Internet profiles for the Sullivan Street pit.
I went to one of those social clubs.
Look, Don, I don't know what this woman meant to you, but I doubt that she would want you to compromise yourself.
It's one of those social Internet sites the kids are into.
It's one of those social Internet sites the kids are into.
I doubt that he'd meet their demands.
The cash value of a part of those social housing loans was valued in the early 1990s and the Land injected the sum into BayernLabo as an earmarked special-purpose contribution (Zweckeinlage).
The social-evaluative judgments increase, the fear of those social-evaluative judgments.
These issues are education and training, research and development, innovation, better conditions for businesses, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, and improving the employability of those social groups denied access to the labour market.
I am in favour of a debate in which we, on the basis of those social values, can demonstrate that we are capable of providing answers, because they need to be given.
In fact, I doubt that Moya's phase imbalance actually exists.
I doubt that he can be domesticated - at least not very easily.
I doubt that's the case.
I doubt that would be pleasurable for either of us.
I doubt that they expect us to abide by their value systems.
Mother, I doubt that Jacques is interested.
I doubt that she does, Donna.
I doubt that you do, Marnie.
I doubt that even the promise of the Lexicon will help you.
I doubt that we shall still be in office by then.

Alternatives:

i doubt that either of those social workers knows what their caseload will be.
i doubt that either of those social workers knows what his caseload will be.

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i doubt that either of those social workers knows what their caseload will be. vs i doubt that either of those social workers knows what her/his caseload will be.