• Empowering Workplaces.

    Enabling Understanding and Empathy.

    Learn. Accommodate. Grow.

  • LEARN about Long COVID. 

    Many names. Many symptoms. Many people impacted.

    Long COVID is broadly defined as signs, symptoms, and conditions that continue or develop after acute COVID-19 infection. This definition was developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in collaboration with CDC and other partners. Below are some common names for Long COVID.

    Post-COVID

    Long-haul COVID

    Post-acute COVID

    Chronic COVID

    Long COVID

  • Example Symptoms

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), post-COVID conditions or Long COVID, can last weeks, months, or years, and can worsen with physical or mental activity. Here are some symptoms.

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    Shortness of breath

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    Tiredness or Fatigue

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    Difficulty thinking or concentrating

    "brain fog"

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    Depression or anxiety

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    Insomia

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    Fast-beating or pounding heart

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    Joint of muscle pain

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    Headache

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    According to the GAO, Long COVID symptoms vary from person to person.

     

    They may include fatigue, cognitive impairment (or "brain fog"), muscle or joint pain, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sleep difficulties, and mood changes. Long COVID can affect multiple organ systems and cause tissue damage.

  • LEARN about the people impacted.

    The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) publishes household pulse survey data collected on Long COVID. The stats below reflect data from March 5 to April 1, 2024. You can view the pulse survey data on the CDC website.

    17.6% of adults

    have ever experienced Long COVID

    26.3% of transgender

    people have ever experienced Long COVID

    21% of women

    have ever experienced Long COVID

    13.9% of men

    have ever experienced Long COVID

    21.2% of hispanics or latinos

    have ever experienced Long COVID

    12.9% of blacks

    have ever experienced Long COVID

  • "The old Kyle was Kyle, the sales manager guy, the marathon guy. Now I'm Kyle, the get who gets the mail and walks the dogs."

    Kyle, hardware sales manager, father, and person with Long COVID

     

    One of the first-hand experiences shared in the  Health+ Long COVID Report

  • 5 things that you can do.

    The Health+ Long COVID Report has several recommendations to support workplaces to better affirm, support, and accommodate people with Long COVID and their caregivers.

    The Job Accommodation Network (JAN)'s guide for employers also details how employers can support employees who have Long COVID in the workplace.

    Based on these, here are a few practical things you can do for your workers.

    1

    Review your accommodation policy

    According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Long COVID may be a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Beyond your legal responsibilities, consider providing accommodations even when not required to do so.

    2

    Aim for flexibility (telework and flexible hours)

    Workplace flexibility can help all of your employees better balance personal and workplace demands and it's especially beneficial to those with Long COVID.

    3

    Provide workplace training on Long COVID

    Use some of the resources shared on this website to help train and build awareness, understanding, and empathy in your workplace.

    4

    Be creative with accommodations and open to ideas

    Accommodation discussions should be interactive. Different roles and workplaces require different accommodations. Check out the section below for ideas or use our AI ideabot if you're stuck.

    5

    Offer job training and transition resources

    If an employee can no longer do their job and accommodation isn't possible, consider training your employee for a new role. If that's not possible, help them identify a local organization or agency that may be able to support them.

  • ACCOMMODATE your employees who have Long COVID.

    Resources from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) .

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    Workplace Accommodation Toolkit

    The Workplace Accommodation Toolkit is a free online resource for employers to move beyond basic compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and create more disability-inclusive workplaces.

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    Guide to Supporting Employees

    A guide that provides information and resources to help employers support employees with post-COVID conditions, or Long COVID.

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    Free Consultation

    The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) provides free and confidential consultation for employers of all sizes and types (e.g., private, federal, state, or local government, etc.). Employers may access JAN services by phone, email, or online.

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    Try the AdaptAble Idea Tool

    Get tailored accommodation ideas based on your employee's needs and role. Please do not share confidential information.

     

    Remember, these are ideas only.

    Always review them, think critically about the feasibility, and discuss with your employee.

  • GROW your workforce's Long COVID knowledge.

    Below are a variety of resources you can share with employees and use to build a workforce that's understanding, has awareness of, and empathy for their collegues who have Long COVID.

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    Supervisor & Manager Training

    Free online training by AdaptAble

    Share this training (based on information from federal sources) with your supervisors or managers to help build awareness and knowledge.

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    Employee Training

    Free online training by AdaptAble

    Share this training (based on information from federal sources) with your employees to help build understanding and empathy.

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    Capacitación de Empleados en Español

    Próximamente! (Coming soon)

    Esté atento a la versión en español. Disponible próximamente.

     

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    Recovery Powered by Inclusion

    Future of Work PODCAST episode

    Susan Mazrui, Director of Global Policy for AT&T, discusses accessible workplace technologies and how a commitment to accessibility and inclusion can help employers navigate the implications of long COVID.

    Unable to work, many coronavirus long haulers face grim future

    Washington Post video

    This Washington Post video documents three COVID long haulers whose debilitating symptoms and fatigue has kept them from returning to work.

    Long Covid: How does it impact people’s jobs and livelihood?

    5 News

    This 5 News video documents the enormous effect of this chronic illness on people’s health and livelihood.

  • 5 more ideas to educate your workforce.

    Health+ Long COVID Report

    Share the Health+ Long COVID Human-Centered Design Report with managers in your workplace. Have conversations about the insights and how your organization could better support employees.

    Employee Resource Groups

    Establish resource groups specifically for employees affected by Long COVID to share experiences, offer support, discuss workplace accommodations, and plan awareness campaigns.

    Informational Newsletters

    Send out monthly newsletters that include the latest research, stories from Long COVID sufferers, and tips for managing various aspects of the condition.

    Lunch & Learns

    Plan short lunch and learns to share information about Long COVID symptoms and impacts, accommodations, and other relevant information.

    International Awareness Day

    March 15 is International Long COVID Awareness Day. Plan ahead with a small event or information sharing in your workplace.

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