St. John’s, NL – WorkplaceNL invites input on a review to consider expanding Policy EN-18 Traumatic Mental Stress to include chronic stress resulting from workplace violence and harassment.
A discussion paper outlining the legislative and policy context, as well as definitions and statistics, is now available here. Interested parties are asked to provide written submissions by email to feedback@workplacenl.ca by February 6, 2024.
This review is the result of a recommendation from the most recent statutory review of the workplace health, safety and compensation system.
WorkplaceNL recognizes the value in engaging with stakeholders to inform a path forward, and thank all parties in advance for their feedback.
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Serving approximately 215,000 workers and 17,500 employers, WorkplaceNL administers an employer-funded, no-fault workers’ compensation system that promotes safe and healthy workplaces, provides return-to-work programs and offers compensation to injured workers and their dependents.
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Carla Riggs, Director of Communications
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