Health Implications of Standing
Prolonged standing at work can lead to various health issues, including low back pain, fatigue, muscle pain, leg swelling, and increased risks of cardiovascular problems and pregnancy complications.
Organizations like the and the recommend movement or sitting as ways to mitigate these health risks.
Workplace Accommodations and Rights
Margaux Lantelme's experience highlights the bureaucratic challenges in securing sit-down accommodations at work, emphasizing the need for easier access to seating for employees with physical limitations.
Unionized workers at Barnes & Noble in have included the right to sit down under certain conditions in their contract negotiations, pointing to a growing awareness and demand for such rights in the workplace.