Stress at Work in the UK
At Claims Master Group we understand the unhappiness, depression ill health and stress which can be brought on by bad working conditions & unfair working practices. In many cases, there are good grounds for claiming compensation for stress at work
For example:
Unrealistic service levels or deadlines at work causing stress and depression
The rise in sexual discrimination can lead to stress and depression at work
An unclean work environment stress and depression at work
The fear of continual racist abuse causing stress and depression at work
Not allowing necessary breaks from work can often cause stress and depression at work
Employees who become depressed at work through stress, they deserve to claim compensation
What is stress?
HSE defines stress as “the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them”. Pressure is part and parcel of all work and helps to keep us motivated . But excessive pressure can lead to stress which undermines performance, is costly to employers and can make people ill.
Why do we need to tackle stress?