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The concepts of ‘mental health in the workplace’ and ‘psychosocial risks’: A clarification from a legal perspective

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Since the consecutive Swedish, Spanish and Belgian Presidencies of the EU Council in 2023 and 2024, the European Commission was under the pressure to introduce a legal initiative on mental health at work and/or psychosocial risks. However, for proper legal treatment of the subject, it is necessary to clarify the distinction between the concepts of ‘mental health at work’ and ‘psychosocial risks’. These are complex issues for stakeholders and lawyers. Indeed, they are underpinned by assumptions and values that may differ, which calls for a clarification.

Source: European Labour Law Journal

DOI: 10.1177/20319525251336018

Author: Loïc Lerouge

Institutions: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Bordeaux, Centre de droit comparé du travail et de la sécurité sociale

Language: English

Topic: Workplace Health and Well-being

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4409940015

FWCI: 7.268

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