Employee Rights and PTSD

As PTSD comes to the forefront of the American attention, the issue of working it into employee rights also gains momentum. Securing rights for those with visible, physical disabilities has been relatively straightforward. Wheelchair ramps, new technology to aid the visually and audibly impaired and many other adjustments have been common in places of employment. But while PTSD can fly under the radar in this respect, those suffering from PTSD deserve rights in the workplace as well. This may require some adaptation by employers, but solutions could be as simple as more breaks or schedule flexibility. Just because you can’t always see PTSD doesn’t mean it isn’t there, especially in the workplace.

Read the entire article here: Employee Rights and PTSD: A Closer Look

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