People are getting sick from their work and being fired for mentioning it

60% of people say their work has caused them mental health issues. And 15% of employees who reported this faced disciplinary action, were demoted, or were even fired for telling their boss about it. That’s according to findings from the Mental Health at Work 2017 report.

It can be awkward and uncomfortable to talk to anyone about your mental health – let alone your line manager. But campaigners say a significant reason why many employees fail to speak up is for fear of the repercussions.

People’s jobs are making them unwell. And employees are then being punished for being unwell.

https://www.thecanary.co/discovery/2017/10/05/people-are-getting-sick-from-their-work-and-being-fired-for-mentioning-it/