Can job stress be considered a work related injury?
Yes, but in order to receive workers compensation for stress, the employee must show that work accounts for more than 50% of all sources of stress. An individual who has been employed for less than six months will not be compensated for work-related stress, unless the stress results form a sudden and extraordinary employment condition. Also, lawful, non-discriminatory, good faith personnel actions (such as discipline and terminations) are not grounds for stress claims.
