Epilepsy report | HR team told worker she was only allowed 'three seizures a month'

An employee with epilepsy was once told by her HR team she was only allowed three seizures a month, a report from the Metro has revealed.

The report comes ahead of Purple Day, the international day for epilepsy awareness, on 26 March.

The Metro shared the story of Emma Evans, a 32-year-old who has had epilepsy since she was born who, uncovering her struggle with insufficient measures in the workplace.

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Speaking to the Metro, Evens detailed the challenges she and many others with epilepsy experience at work, including discrimination and bias.