The Fair Work Commission has slammed a major employer for sacking a worker for "serious misconduct" that occurred after he was diagnosed with "acute stress reaction".
Emotional issues arising outside of work can have a major impact on mental health in the workplace, so employers should create an environment where workers feel comfortable seeking help for them, according to a counselling and training specialist.
A worker's stress injury is compensable because it arose from an unreasonable "surprise attack" performance meeting, a judge has confirmed in rejecting an employer's appeal.
The Fair Work Commission has rejected an ill worker's bid for stop-bullying orders, but warned that her employer and general manager's "vigorous" response to her application - including their unfounded claim that she was an "extremely difficult employee" - could jeopardise her return-to-work prospects.
An employer has nearly halved its psychological injury rate, after it refined its peer support program to make it more proactive, according to a manager.
Dozens of surveyed workers have admitted they would consider quitting their jobs or turning to alcohol if they experienced mental ill health, according to a study released with the launch of phase two of a national campaign today.
A worker who was required to meet with her manager after taking 21 weeks' leave in 15 months, and pretending her grandmother had died, has been denied workers' compensation for a psychological injury.
A worker's claim that his psychotic episode arose from working in an isolated location, and having excessive safety responsibilities, has been rejected by the South Australian WCT.