Thousands leave their job each year due to mental health
- 26.10.2017
- RichardEdwards
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The extent of poor mental health and its impact upon the ability of people to engage in work is laid bare in this important report. Employers have long been under a duty to look out for the mental well-being of their employees.
The recommendations contained in this report should enable this to be done in a manner that is far more effective than the measures that, sadly, many employers usually adopt.
In my practice, I frequently encounter cases where employers have shown a very poor grasp of their duty of care to employees struggling to cope with mental health problems.
The result is often long term absence and this can lead to a claim for damages. Outcomes like this can easily be avoided if employers simply pay proper regard to the mental health needs of their workers.
Read about a case of mine where occupational stress led my client to suffer panic attacks and breakdowns that resulted in him nearly taking his own life.
Richard Edwards is a senior personal injury solicitor with Potter Rees Dolan.
Should you have any queries about occupational stress or any other personal injury issues and wish to speak to Richard or any other member of the team please contact us on 0161 237 5888 or email Richard through the contact form here.