WorkplaceNL to cover psychological injury due to workplace harassment

    Wednesday, 3 June 2026 12:02

    By Tonya Organ

    In terms of WorkplaceNL coverage, workplace harassment involves aggressive, intimidating or discriminatory conduct as a repeated behaviour or a single, serious event.

    WorkplaceNL will cover psychological injury due to harassment at work. The policy change came into effect June 1st  and means workers diagnosed with a work-related psychological injury may be eligible for lost wages, health care benefits and return-to-work services. In terms of WorkplaceNL coverage, workplace harassment involves aggressive, intimidating or discriminatory conduct as a repeated behaviour or a single, serious event. The policy already includes coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and psychological injuries due to trauma. 

     

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