Workers’ Compensation for Work-Related Mental Health Problems: An Overview of Quebec Law

Abstract

A comparative analysis of public policies on mental health at work suggests that laws to prevent occupational health problems are more likely to cover workers’ mental health when occupational injury programs include compensation for mental health problems.This chapter is divided into two sections. The first, based on data from Quebec, describes workers’ exposure to psychosocial risks and associated health problems, and outlines how the organizations responsible for compensation deal with workers’ compensation claims. The second part describes the workers’ compensation legal framework in Quebec that applies to claims for work-related mental health problems. The conclusion provides suggestions for ensuring better management of mental health problems attributable to work.