The survey of 515 in-house lawyers, C-suite executives and human resources professionals in March by employment law firm Littler found that “since the start of 2022, 65% of employers have seen an increase in accommodation and leave requests related to mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.”
“Nearly a quarter (22%) saw increased requests related to post-COVID conditions and 44% said the same about other physical health concerns,” the survey noted. “These numbers were higher across the board for organizations with more than 10,000 employees–for instance, 78% of these larger employers saw an increase in requests related to mental health conditions.”