Employers liable for Employee’s Stress.
John Walker successfully sued his employers, Northumberland County Council, claiming that he had suffered a nervous breakdown as a result of the pressures of work. The Courts accepted that employers have a duty which extends not only to their employees’ physical health but also their mental health. Scores of similar cases are currently being prepared on behalf of employees with stress-related problems.
Stress is a serious problem in the UK workplace and every employer has a duty of care towards it's employees. Compensation for stress related problems is very common and is recgonised in law as suffering. You may be able to pursue a claim for compensation even if you lost your job as a result.
Search for your nearest solicitor and submit an enquiry and you will be offered a free interview to assess your legal position.
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