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Manager’s Depression Recognized as Work Injury Following Harsh Employee Complaint Letter

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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago

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A manager at Israel's National Insurance Institute developed depression after employees sent a harsh complaint letter accusing her of abusive behavior. The Tel Aviv Labor Court recognized her condition as a work injury, entitling her to compensation and legal fees. Her lawyer highlighted the ruling's importance for recognizing mental health issues caused by workplace stress.

01Employees sent an anonymous letter accusing their manager of abuse and extreme mood swings.
02The manager stopped working due to depression triggered by the complaint letter.
03A psychiatric expert confirmed a causal link between the letter and her mental health condition.
04The Tel Aviv Labor Court recognized her depression as a work-related injury.
05She will receive monthly compensation and 7,500 shekels for legal fees from the National Insurance Institute.
06Her lawyer said the ruling sets a precedent for recognizing mental health as a work injury.

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