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Jessica Rowson
Director and Head of the Psychiatric Injury department at Oakwood Solicitors
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Director and Head of the Psychiatric Injury department at Oakwood Solicitors.
I am Director and Head of the Psychiatric Injury department at Oakwood Solicitors. In 2018 I obtained a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in awareness of Mental Health Problems and I am also a qualified Mental Health First Aider. I recently contributed my expertise to a BBC documentary – which highlighted daily workplace interactions and asked whether the behaviours displayed could be deemed as sexual harassment. I am currently on The Conduct Change Panel to change the legal definition of bullying. I started as a Paralegal at Oakwood Solicitors in July 2010, qualifying as a Solicitor in September 2013. Following qualifying as a Solicitor, I established a niche department dealing primarily with Stress at Work claims. I was promoted to Assistant Head of Department in 2014 and took over as Head of Department in 2016, and broadened the scope of the department to cover a wider range of claims focused on Psychiatric Injury. In December 2017, I was promoted to Director following over seven years of service and dedication to the firm.
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GENERAL · 5 MIN READ
Is your workplace toxic? How employers can shield you from stress
Workplace stress can lead to serious mental and physical health consequences, affecting productivity, job satisfaction, and overall wellbeing. In this article, Jessica Rowson of Oakwood Solicitors outlines the legal responsibilities employers have to protect staff from occupational stress, common causes of stress at work, and what employees can do if they feel unsupported.
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GENERAL · 3 MIN READ
43% of working men want more mental health support from employers
Jessica Rowson of Oakwood Solicitors reports on New research by BUPA which has revealed that two in five (43%) of working men would like to see more mental health support within the workplace from employers.
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