Stress was factor in more than 1,000 cases last year, as experts warn poorly managed workloads can undermine performance
15 December 2025
Workplace stress contributed to 12 per cent of employment tribunal cases that reached a final judgment last year, research has revealed.
There were 1,185 tribunal cases relating to stress in the workplace in the past year, according to an analysis of 9,850 cases by law firm TWM Solicitors.
Many stress-related cases involved claims of unfair dismissal, with stress frequently cited as a factor behind poor performance at work.
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“Employee stress and burnout are becoming increasingly common, and many employers are beginning to encounter staff affected by long-term work-related stress,” said Oliver Milton, solicitor and employment law specialist at TWM Solicitors. “While some employers respond appropriately, others fail to properly notice when stress becomes a persistent issue for an employee, which is often where problems arise.”
Prolonged or poorly managed stress can undermine performance, relationships and decision making, increasing the risk of grievances and tribunal claims, according to Joanna Burrell, clinical psychologist and co-founder of wellbeing services business Ultimate Resilience.
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