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Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, 2021, 4(10); doi: 10.25236/AJHSS.2021.041007.

The impact of common law on workers with stressful jobs

Author(s)

Peilu Liu

Corresponding Author:
Peilu Liu
Affiliation(s)

Durham University, Shandong, China

Abstract

Critically evaluate, in relation to the common law duty of care, the liability of employers with regard to employees who have suffered illness due to workplace stress. Does the inherently stressful nature of some jobs (e.g. paramedic) make a difference to employer liability for workplace stress.

Keywords

Common law, civil litigation

Cite This Paper

Peilu Liu. The impact of common law on workers with stressful jobs. Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (2021) Vol. 4, Issue 10: 29-30. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJHSS.2021.041007.

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