Hatton Judgment on Stress: Guidelines for Employers

• Author:
• Jessica Burt

Important case for Employers involved in Workplace Stress Related ClaimsIn the recent case of Sutherland -v- Hatton ([2002]EWCA Civ 76, CA, 05/02/02) the Court of Appeal ruled that signs of stress in a worker must be obvious to their managers before the company can be taken to court for negligence.Important guidelines were given as to how workplace stress claims should be brought by claimants and dealt with by both employers and the courts. Lady Justice Hale, giving the lead judgement, stated... (754 more words)

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