Question 1

How to request a stress leave at work?

Accepted Answer

Rules for stress leave Ontario are not clearly defined. However, employers do allot days off for recuperating from stress. This varies by industry and employers. Start by understanding what your employment contract says about stress leave. Speak to your supervisor and human resources manager. If you are unsure of how to broach the subject, get in touch with a Toronto employment lawyer.

Question 2

How to ask for stress leave from your doctor?

Accepted Answer

Make an appointment with your doctor for your symptoms. Tell him or her about any changes in your sleep, diet or mental state. If these are stemming from factors in the workplace, your doctor may prescribe stress leave for a few days.

Question 3

What to say to the doctor to get stress leave?

Accepted Answer

Be open and honest with your doctor. Let them know that you are considering take a stress leave from work and share what is causing you stress in your life. Keep in mind, you don’t need to say anything in particular to a doctor to get a diagnosis of chronic stress, the key here is to be open an honest. Your doctor will ask you questions to understand your ailments, if these are borne from stress, and if stress leave would help you recover.

Question 4

How to get a doctor’s note for stress leave?

Accepted Answer

First things first, you may not require a doctor’s note for stress leave if you are availing of your sick days. In that case, even a brief consultation with a doctor should suffice. Just explain your symptoms and how workplace stress is affecting your well-being. If your symptoms are severe and you are seeking longer time off from work, a doctor will ask you to undergo tests before he or she will certify you as suffering from a stress disorder.

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