High school counsellors win nearly $1.8 million for workplace stress
Court finds that school's breaches led to both employees developing PTSD
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Court finds that school's breaches led to both employees developing PTSD
A husband and wife dealt with 32 deaths in one community during their time at the school, including student suicides, fatal car crashes, terminal illnesses and murder.
The Association of Counsellors says a $1.8 million payout following an Employment Court ruling highlights the pressure on school counsellors.
A husband and wife who worked as high school counsellors have won almost $1.8 million in damages for workplace stress after they dealt with 32...
WARNING: This story deals with teenage suicide, mental harm and trauma and may be upsetting. A husband and wife who worked as high school counsellors have...