Epilepsy in the workplace

In the run up to National Epilepsy Week (20–26 May), Epilepsy Action has criticised what it calls the outdated attitudes of employers who continue to discriminate against people with epilepsy.

The charity is demanding that employers ‘confront their prejudices’ as figures show that unemployment rates among people with the condition are still unacceptably high.

Epilepsy Action’s Epilepsy and Employment Survey found that 14% of respondents were unemployed but active... (599 more words)

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