Workplace stress

Claims in the Employment Tribunals and Courts arising out of workplace stress are on the increase. Employees who suffer from unacceptable levels of workplace stress may have grounds to pursue claims for personal injury and unfair constructive dismissal. In certain cases employees may also be able to bring claims for breach of the Protection from Harassment Act. Many cases also arise out of bullying at work.

Employers need to be particularly careful when dealing with workplace stress and allegations of bullying. It is essential to have stress policies in place, undertake appropriate risk assessments and to deal with any grievances arising from allegations of workplace stress or bullying seriously.

If you are an employer we can help you devise stress policies, assist you in undertaking risk assessments and give you guidance where employees raise allegations of workplace stress. We can also represent you in Employment Tribunal or county court proceedings.

If you are an employee suffering from workplace stress or bullying we can provide you with advice concerning whether you have a claim and, if so, represent you in such a claim with a view to securing a satisfactory outcome for you.