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Brain injury and work

After a brain injury, work may feel different from before the injury. Fatigue, slower thinking, difficulty keeping track of things, sensitivity to stimulation, problems finding words or emotional fluctuations are often invisible, but greatly affect work. A gentle, gradual return usually works better than quickly resuming full duties. This page provides general medical and practical information, not specific employment law.

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  • After a brain injury, thinking often takes more energy. Work that used to come easily may therefore feel much harder now, even if the tasks look the same on paper.
  • Invisible effects such as fatigue, sensitivity to stimulation and slower information processing often have a greater impact on work than visible limitations.
  • Building up gradually is usually safer and more sustainable than quickly trying to manage full working days.
  • Clear communication with your manager, colleagues and treating professionals helps keep expectations realistic.
  • This page provides general information, not specific rules from Dutch or Curaçao employment law.

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