A worker who became severely physically disabled after suffering three strokes, which he claims were triggered by work-related stress, has had his workers' comp claim rejected.
Employee stress levels relating to 13 out of 16 work factors identified by the American Psychological Association - including problems with co-workers and dangerous conditions - have increased over the last three years, according to a new report.
Employees with little control over demanding jobs are more likely to be cynical towards others and their work, and suffer mental health issues as a result, European researchers have found.
Negative psychosocial safety climates are significantly related to workers suffering musculoskeletal disorders and claiming workers' compensation, Australian researchers have found.
A Telstra employee who believed his workload was excessive has been awarded workers' compensation for a stress-related injury, with the AAT finding it was irrelevant that others coped with equal or greater demands.
An employer acted reasonably in requiring a shift worker, who decided he couldn't work Saturdays for religious reasons, to take annual leave on those days while it found a new role for him, a court has ruled in rejecting the man's renewed bid for workers' compensation.
"Subtle" workplace stress interventions that encourage workers to exercise more, and don't require them to admit they need help, increase resilience and improve productivity, according to a major international study.
Ambulance officers and paramedics are more likely than most other workers to suffer mental and musculoskeletal injuries, and their workers' comp claim rates are increasing, Australian researchers have found.
In a submission to the Productivity Commission that sends a strong message to employers, Australian National University researchers have highlighted the link between unpredictable working hours and occupational injuries, musculoskeletal disorders and poor health.
