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At Oakwood Solicitors, we understand how overwhelming work-related stress can be and the toll it can take on your mental and physical health. If you’re struggling due to excessive stress at work, you may have the right to pursue a legal claim. Employers have a duty of care to protect their employees’ well-being, and…
In this article we look at what you should look out for if you think you might be suffering from work-related burnout. We know that employers may put pressure on deadlines to be met, or issue looming targets that need to be achieved. But reoccurring stress at work can lead to burnout.…
If you have been a victim of historical sexual abuse, you may have suffered physically and psychologically for many years. But even if decades have passed since the abuse took place, it is never too late to seek justice. By pursuing a historical sexual abuse claim, victims can seek compensation for the damages they…
In recent months, we have witnessed a surge in media coverage surrounding the issue of fit notes (more commonly known as sick notes) by GPs for stress-related conditions. According to data from the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the statistics show that 1.8 million workers reported…
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) recently wrote about how workplaces can ensure that they have everything in place to properly support employee mental wellbeing. The CIPD is a professional body for Human Resources, learning and development. Rachel Suff, the lead on Health and Wellbeing in its Public Policy team, broke down…
As the Christmas break nears, you might be getting ready to turn off your laptop and work phone for a much-deserved rest. Whether you can’t wait to put your feet up in front of the sofa, or you’re looking forward to partying with friends, work will probably slip to the back of your mind…
Work can be a place where people are put under pressure to meet targets or hit deadlines which can cause periods of stress and anxiety – and in these times, kindness is crucial. According to research, kindness not only creates a pleasant working environment, it yields positive outcomes for businesses. Whether you’re just starting…
Workers can sue for stress without formal diagnosis, judge rules
Employees who suffer from work-related stress can sue their employers for disability discrimination, even if they have not been diagnosed with a mental illness, an employment judge has suggested. The ruling came after an NHS worker, who is in the process of suing her employer for discrimination, was found to be disabled at an…
International Men’s Day 2023 – 5 ways to support men at work
International Men’s Day is here to celebrate men and all they do in society, as well as raise awareness of the issues they face. We want men to know that it is okay to talk and we are here to listen if they are struggling. Men can often feel the pressure to be ‘tough’…
What is Work-Related Stress and how to make a claim – Stress Awareness Day 2023
Stress Awareness Day is here to highlight how stress can affect your life in different ways and how you can get help. Stress can affect people differently, whether that be at home, work, physically, or psychologically. Read part one of this two-part series here. Every person will have different triggers of stress which means…
