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Employee self-harm and employer accountability: navigating the legal considerations and best practices

As workplace dynamics continue to evolve, there has been a concerning increase in employee suicides being reported in public fora. This trend brings into sharp focus the importance of mental health and social wellbeing within the workplace. As such, it has become increasingly essential to examine cases of employee self-harm and how courts attribute accountability in regard to employers in such cases, particularly in terms of criminal law. This article analyses the judicial decisions that have examined the liability of the relevant management teams or employees of an organisation in regard to the criminal provisions relating to the ‘abetment of suicide’ of an employee. It further endeavours to cover certain best practices that employers must adopt in to mitigate any risks in regard to these very sensitive matters.

Released on Feb 12, 2025