Workplace Stress Law and Legal Definition
Workplace stress is the harmful physical and emotional response that occurs when an employee is not able to cop up with the job demands. It is due to the mismatch between the job demands and the capabilities, of the worker.
Work place stress leads to psychological disorders like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and other types of emotional strain. These conditions lead to poor work performance or even injury. Workplace stress is also associated with various biological reactions that may lead to chronic physical diseases.