Warning: this job could kill: employees can now sue if their workload drives them to distraction

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A senior social worker employed by Northumberland County Council recently won a suit against the council in the High Court, claiming that his health was damaged due to excessive stress at work. European led legislation for the protection of employee rights is leading to increased costs on employers. Employers have a legal duty to provide safe work systems for staff and regular assesments of possible risks to employees' health must be made. Stress at work can be avoided by regular reviews of employees' health, acting on complaints about excessive workload and making clear to job applicants when a job involves stress.

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Stress prevention, not cure

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Employee stress is a significant cause of absenteeism. It can also lead to litigation. Employers may, therefore, consider that measures to prevent stress are a more cost-effective move than having to deal with its consequences. The situation is complex, as levels of stress vary amongst different people doing the same job, and causes of stress can be interwoven. However, research has shown that some employment issues, including job design, unstable work hours, and lack of control, are significant stress triggers.

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Come inside and say that

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A dramatic rise in the number of people being verbally assaulted or physically attacked in their place of work has lead to many businesses introducing policies aimed specifically at protecting workers. Nurses, care workers and security employees are the most likely employees to be assaulted during their working day. A poster campaign has been introduced by London Underground aimed at educating and informing the public about the legal consequences of assaulting any of its employees.

Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Employee Health & Safety, Management, Workplace violence, London Underground Ltd.

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