‘Duration is the silent killer’: Report highlights chronic conditions, complex disability claims

‘Employers have to wake up if they want to be a best practice employer,’ says disability expert discussing growing complexity of LTD claims

Chronic health conditions are shaping the modern workplace – and the stakes are growing, according to a new report.

More than half of Canadian workers are experiencing chronic health issues, with musculoskeletal, mental health, and cardiovascular conditions topping the list, accounting for 68 percent of long-term disability (LTD) claims, finds Sun Life

‘Duration is the silent killer’: Report highlights chronic conditions, complex disability claims | Canadian HR Reporter