The Work Experiences of People with Long COVID in the GTA - MAY 2023

The Work Experiences of People with Long COVID in the GTA MAY 2023 Author: Sarah Sanford Brenda Roche Acknowledgments: We are grateful to those who participated in the study and took the time to share their experiences and viewpoints on living with long COVID in the Greater Toronto Area. [...] Reviews of qualitative research on long COVID have also identified financial hardship as a challenge for many people with long COVID.3 The prevalence of long COVID is greatest in the working-age population (those aged 18 to 65) compared to other age groups.4 Although there is uncertainty around the exact impact of long COVID on the labour force at the population level, it is known that long COVID. [...] Believe me, I want to be there more than anybody’…Anyway, at the end of the day, I had to appeal the decision, and after them talking to my doctor, they okayed me to go on long-term disability.” (L08) Work Experiences of People with Long COVID 12 The insurance company tried to prevent him from accessing his benefit because of the intermittent nature of his symptoms where he was sometimes able to p. [...] Nevertheless, several sources draw attention to the potential impact of long COVID on the labour force in various jurisdictions.25,26,27,28 The findings in this paper reinforce the ways that work conditions make up a key determinant of health for people with long COVID in the GTA.29,30 Action taken by employers to support and respond to the needs of those with long COVID can help to mitigate the h. [...] Work Experiences of People with Long COVID 21 As with other chronic conditions, a lack of understanding by employers and others has been a challenge for patients in gaining access to disability benefits and leave for those who are unable to work.59 The defining of long COVID as a disability is a crucial step in enabling access to benefits and accommodations for those who need them.60 Long COVID ha.