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Long-Haul COVID Can Be Covered under ADA

InterWest Insurance Services

Substantially limiting a major life activity — “Major life activities” include both major bodily functions, such as respiratory, lung or heart function, and major activities, such as walking or concentrating. COVID-19 has been known to cause these issues.

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HR How-To: Successfully Manage PTSD In The Workplace

Abel HR

The “classic” sign that we associate with PTSD would be flashbacks or nightmares, but it can also manifest as irritability, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli or hypervigilance, and feelings of social isolation.

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COVID-19 on the Brain: Neurological Symptoms Persist in Majority of Long-Haulers

Workers' Compensation

Other common neurological symptoms included memory impairment, insomnia and decreased concentration. The most prevalent symptoms at six months were memory impairment and decreased concentration. At the time of their first visit, 89 percent of participants were experiencing fatigue and 80 percent reported headaches.

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Analysis of US EPA's Draft Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde and Worker Health

Workers' Compensation

The severity of the effects depends on several factors, including: Exposure level: Higher concentrations of formaldehyde in the air or on surfaces lead to a greater risk of health problems. Formaldehyde exposure can pose various health risks to humans, ranging from mild irritation to potentially serious health problems.

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How to Navigate Year-End Reviews for Employees

Achievers

For instance, the way they’re scheduled in a concentrated fashion forces those with many direct reports to spend weeks on end planning and conducting non-stop conversations. Difficulty discussing what the future may look like. The post How to Navigate Year-End Reviews for Employees appeared first on Engage Blog.

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Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Long COVID

Workers' Compensation

Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Long COVID, Workers' Compensation Blog (Dec. Workers' Compensation Blog, Sept. Recommended Citations: Gelman, Jon L., 10, 2021), [link] Gelman, Jon L., Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Long COVID (September 17, 2021).

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17 Must-Ask Exit Interview Questions and Answers

Qandle

Don’t disregard any answers—always look for ways to reduce the difficulties—but when one becomes more common, concentrate your efforts on resolving the issue. Perhaps they could concentrate on a different element of the profession or go back to the basics to improve their abilities.