WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Mental Well-Being in the Workplace: The Laws and Best Practices

One in five adults will experience a mental illness in any given year, affecting all areas of their life, including work. More than half of workers say stress and anxiety impacts their productivity, quality of work, and relationships with their coworkers. Employers have a unique ability and responsibility to address the mental health and well being of their workers. What are the best practices for handling employees struggling with mental health at work? This presentation will cover employers’ legal obligations around employee health and well-being, how to identify work-related stress, the claims that can arise when situations are poorly managed, and the laws that apply.