Employers

Employers

Employers that want to hire persons with epilepsy or those who already have staff with the condition should take advantage of Epilepsy Ireland's Epilepsy Awareness Training, which can offer advice on:

How is epilepsy defined? a look at the truth of the condition as opposed to some of the myths that are widely held.
How do seizures happen? Every person with epilepsy has a condition that is specific to them. In this part, we examine the main categories of seizures.
Don'ts and Dos In this section, we'll look at what people should and shouldn't do when confronted with a seizure.

1. What do I do if I find out that a person I have recently hired has epilepsy?

Use the opportunity to inform yourself about epilepsy. You’ll be amazed at how little it interferes with day-to-day living. Bear in mind that you or anyone of your employees could become disabled in the future due to accident or illness.

2. Are persons with epilepsy obliged to disclose their condition to employers?

They are only obliged to disclose their condition if they are specifically asked. They can only be asked as part of a medical examination.