Common use of Stress Clause in Contracts

Stress. The parties agree that recognizing, minimizing and coping with stress are essential parts of employee wellness. Management will make every effort to provide annual training on stress reduction and will make information available on the agency website regarding stress reduction. This will be a part of the SSA Wellness Program. The designated health and safety representative may initiate an annual discussion with local management on reducing stress in the workplace. The Agency will not pay for travel and per diem for these discussions. Employees who feel they are experiencing harmful levels of job related stress may contact employee counseling services. The issue of stress reduction will be an appropriate agenda item for health and safety committees.

Stress. The parties agree that recognizing, minimizing and coping with stress are essential parts of employee wellness. Management will make every effort to provide annual training on stress reduction and will make information available on the agency website regarding stress reduction. This will be a part of the SSA Wellness Program. The designated health and safety representative may initiate an annual discussion with local management on reducing stress in the workplace. The Agency will not pay for travel and per diem for these discussions. Employees who feel they are experiencing harmful levels of job related stress may contact employee counseling services. The issue of stress reduction will be an appropriate agenda item for health the National Health and safety Safety committees. Information on stress management will be available on the agency website.