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Mental Health Will Come Into Focus For Future Workplace Wellbeing Strategies

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Since the UK passed the Health and Safety at Work Act in 1974, employees have been nearly guaranteed reasonable protections from their organization. However, physical health represents only a portion of protections. However, new guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) puts emotional health into focus.

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A Guide For Workspace Mental Health Communication

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Stigma around discussing mental health has been falling as awareness of the number of people with mental health conditions rises. . The role of mental health awareness in workspaces is often poorly defined and etiquette can often breakdown into the famous “Golden Rule,” which isn’t a good fit in this context. .

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How Discrimination in the Workplace Impacts Black Women’s Health & Well-Being

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The experience took a toll on her mental health. Workplace discrimination and Black women’s health Jocelyn Frye, president of the National Partnership for Women and Families, points out that women of color are more likely to experience sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination. “I was like an outsider in my department.”

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Challenges Mounting For Employers As ADA Mental Health Rights Clash With RTO Mandates

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The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates that employers must provide reasonable accommodations — which could include remote work — for employees with disabilities, including mental health conditions. Employers must engage in a cooperative process with employees who request accommodations for mental health conditions,” says Sonderling. “If

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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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Thomas Foley, executive director of the National Disability Institute, noted that he has “great concerns” for RTO for people with disabilities, including transportation to and from work, workplace accessibility and the potential to encounter micro or larger aggressions. In a lawsuit against Electric Boat Corp.,

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The UK’s Plan To Strengthen Its Workforce: Improve Their Mental Health

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a plan on Tuesday aimed at tackling Britain’s struggling workforce, with a focus on improving mental health support and job placement services. Industry Response The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) raised concerns over the government’s policy mix.

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The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Menstrual Health at Work

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More and more workplaces are implementing free and readily accessible menstrual products in washrooms, though lately, there may be greater hesitation from those who usually reach for tampons. Why should menstrual health matter to employers? She explains that change needs to go beyond simple policy creation and box-ticking.

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