Legal Question in Employment Law in California
stress related mental disorder due to overwork
I worked for a company for approximately 18-19 years. During most of my tie there I had to work many, many long hurs to complete all tasks made my responsibilities. After three nervous breakdowns my mental condition worsened and became completely disabled with schizophrenia and acute depression. Do I have any recourse in sueing this company for the demand of overtime that led to my disability. It is now in question whether I will ever re-enter the work field and will probably never live the life style fiancially as prior to my diagnosis.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: stress related mental disorder due to overwork
If you file a worker's compensation as noted by Mr. Cohen, you might be entitled vociational rehabilitation benefits that could include training for another field.
Re: stress related mental disorder due to overwork
Stress and emotional damage caused by the work environment can usually only be addressed in the worker's compensation area. It sounds like you might have sufficient grounds to make such a claim. Find yourself a good worker's comp attorney.
Re: stress related mental disorder due to overwork
Mr. Cohen has pointed you in the right direction regarding your health concerns. Of potential importance is what work were you doing for this company? The question is important to determine whether or not you should have been paid for your overtime. Please either let the board know what work you were doing, or you may contact me at [email protected]
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