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How do I make a claim for stress at work?

Suffering from work-related stress is bad enough in itself, but it may feel like an impossible, uphill battle to seek legal advice regarding it at the same time.   It is more than likely that you will have anxiety, fatigue from sleepless nights, and a feeling of nausea, with a sensation that the world is…

Types of Stress at work claims

Living with high levels of stress over a long period of time can be damage your mental health to the point where medical intervention may be necessary.   Employers are legally obliged to ensure that they are looking after the physical and mental wellbeing of employees to the best of their ability. If this obligation…

Historic abuse claims FAQ

If you are a survivor of sexual abuse or physical assault in the past, it is possible that you might be eligible to seek compensation for the negative impact it has had upon your health.   Our historic abuse claims FAQ aims to answer a few of the most common questions about this specialist area…

Male suicide rates and possible factors

A recent article about the urgent need for charity funding to help stem alarming male suicide rates in the UK has us considering possible reasons behind the figures.   Every individual case is as unique as it is utterly tragic, but in this article we explore some of factors that may contribute to so many…

What counts as workplace sexual harassment?

What is sexual harassment, what can be classed as ‘the workplace’, and what are your rights if you experience it?   This article aims to answer the above questions. Individual working circumstances are guaranteed to vary wildly, but we aim to cover some basic examples.     Examples of sexual harassment There are many examples…

Long term sickness in the workforce, and possible causes

Long term sickness is a constant battle for both employees and employers alike.   So what may be contributing to the record numbers of long term sickness in the workforce? In this article, we focus on five factors that can have a negative effect on mental health.   Long working hours Long working hours are…

Mental health problems in the legal profession

Did you know? A study by the Law Society of England and Wales found that legal professionals are more likely to experience mental health problems than the general population.   The study found that 42% of solicitors reported feeling stressed or very stressed in the past year, with 34% reported having experienced mental health problems.…

5 signs that you’re being overworked

A recent survey commissioned by Visier reported that more than half of employees in the UK believe that they are overworked and feel burnt-out in their jobs.   The data shows that young professionals aged between 25-34 feel the most overworked, closely followed by those aged 55 and older. Overall, 40% of the workers who…

When might I need (or consider) legal help regarding workplace stress? An employee checklist

There are many questions regarding legal action for workplace stress and if/when it can be taken against an employer.   In order for a successful legal claim to be awarded, you must legally prove that you have not only suffered workplace stress, but that the stress meets the clinical criteria for a recognised psychiatric condition.…

Christmas parties and acceptable conduct

After a couple of shaky years, the annual tradition of staff Christmas parties is likely back on the table for most companies in 2022.   As exciting as this can be for a lot of the staff, it pays to remember to cover all eventualities to ensure that things run as smoothly as possible, preventing…