Weekly Issue 848

Rise in stress-related illness at work

According to the agency monitoring conditions at work, there has been a rise in the number of workers reporting that they are experiencing mental health issues.

Unconditional Authority

The appeal court has held that when deciding on whether an individual has the right to represent their client, tribunals must actively investigate their status.

Amendment Application

When deciding whether to allow changes to a claim that has already been submitted, tribunals must carefully compare the initial claim with the proposed changes.