Annual IBA Employment and Diversity Law Conference

26 Apr - 28 Apr 2023

Session information

Breakout session 4: Mental health: the increase in claims relating to ‘burnout’ and prevention strategies

Committee(s)

Diversity and Equality Law Committee (Lead)
Employment and Industrial Relations Law Committee (Lead)

Description

The changing workplace and today’s way of working brings with it some challenges and considerations for employee mental health and workplace wellbeing. While the benefits of remote and hybrid working have clearly been shown, more than four out of ten workers (44 per cent) say that their work stress has increased as a result of the pandemic, according to one Europe-wide survey. Remote and hybrid working raise issues around facilitating inclusivity and participation in the workforce, combatting isolation, a culture of always ‘being on’ and other mental health issues. During this session we will discuss the responsibilities on both sides of the employment relationship in respect of protecting and safeguarding the mental health of employees including the extent of an employer’s duty to an employee, the responsibilities an employee has, considerations around identifying mental health issues, best practice, and practical tips.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Lloyd Chinn Proskauer Rose, New York, New York, USA; Committee Liaison Officer, Employment and Industrial Relations Law Committee
Pål Kvernaas Haavind, Oslo, Norway; Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Diversity and Equality Law Committee

Speakers

Alvaro Aguilar Aguilar Castillo Love, San Jose, Costa Rica
Veena Goplalakrishnan Trilegal, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Nathie Luz Amazon, São Paulo, Brazil
Anne Morel BSP, Leudelange, Luxembourg