Elizabeth Stevens of Steeles (Law) LLP begins a series of articles
on work-related stress with an overview that looks at why employers need to be
alert to the signs of work-related stress. Employers may be liable where
employees bring work-related stress claims, and should address signs of stress
before they begin to have a negative impact on their business.
Introduction
The most recent statistics available from the Health and Safety Executive
(HSE) (on its
website) indicate that self-reported work-related stress, depression
or anxiety accounted for an estimated 11.4 million lost working days in Britain
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