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Chen urges caution amid push for mental health clauses at work

Nov 3, 2026 · The Gleaner

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Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) President Wayne Chen says there should be serious consideration of incorporating provisions for employee well-being, including access to care, into employment contracts. However, he said, “We must be careful about not treating it as a stand-alone issue outside of the wider context of workplace health and safety. We also must be careful not to introduce unnecessary complexity into employee contracts.”

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