How Long COVID Is Affecting the Workplace

Since early 2020, millions of people in the U.S. have become sick with COVID-19. Although the majority of infected individuals return to their previous level of health a few weeks after infection, a significant number of those may end up struggling with the aftereffects caused by Long COVID.

7.7 – 23M

people in the United States
could be affected by Long COVID*

*U.S. Government Accountability Office (March 2022). Science & Tech Spotlight: Long COVID. https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-22-105666.pdf

About the White Paper

To help you better understand how Long COVID could impact your workforce, The Standard has created a white paper that dives in to what Long COVID is, the symptoms workers may be experiencing, and the strategies and accommodations you can put in to place to help support them. In this white paper, you’ll find:

Long COVID's Impact

Employees with Long COVID are likely to become one of the largest groups of workers requiring accommodations. Changes in performance, behavior or appearance could reflect an issue.

Employer Best Practices

Learn about how to communicate with employees who may be struggling with Long COVID, and what resources may be available to support them.

Accommodation Strategies

Disability insurance carriers have experience helping workers with chronic conditions that are similar to Long COVID symptoms, and can provide support through stay-at-work and return-to-work solutions and reasonable accommodations.

Learn How You Can Address Long Covid in the Workplace