Resources for workers
Tools to help employees, unions, and worker organizations address worker mental health needs
What do I have to do?
Things employers are required to do by law
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)
Under MHPAEA, health benefit plans that cover mental health or substance use benefits cannot impose more restrictions on those benefits than what generally applies to comparable medical or surgical benefits.
- Details about the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equality Act
- Factsheet: Mental health and substance use disorder parity
Mental Health Conditions and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Under the FMLA, covered employers must provide up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave to eligible employees.
Reasonable accommodation and discrimination protections for employees with mental health conditions
Under federal law, workers with mental health conditions may be protected against discrimination and harassment at work related to their condition, have workplace confidentiality rights, and have a legal right to reasonable accommodations that can help them perform and keep their job.
- Anti-discrimination laws and reasonable accommodations for workers with mental health conditions
- Accommodations for workers with mental health conditions
- Mental health accommodation solutions from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Questions about mental health conditions and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA limits an employer's ability to ask workers disability-related questions.
*Note: Other federal and state laws may apply
What can I do to help?
Tools and tips to support your workers’ mental health
How can I help create a mentally healthy workplace?
- Mental health resources for employers
- Checklist for mentally healthy workplaces
- Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion Mental Health Toolkit
- Framework for workplace mental health and well‑being
- “Support One Another” poster
- “Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do?” PSA Campaign
How can I help reduce workplace stress and fatigue?
How can I help grieving workers?
How can I help prevent suicide?
Help is available. Anyone can call or text 988 or get help online here.
- Suicide prevention poster
- Preventing suicide in the construction industry
- Preventing suicide among veterans
Resources for workers
Tools to help employees, unions, and worker organizations address worker mental health needs
- Get immediate help in a crisis
- Find support for concerns with mental health, drugs or alcohol
- Know what treatments your health insurance covers
- How to make the most of your mental health and substance use benefits
Worker “Know Your Rights” Documents:
- Depression, PTSD and other mental health conditions in the workplace
- Use of codeine, oxycodone, and other opioids
- Parity for mental health and substance use disorder benefits
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Featured Blogs
Check out previous DOL blogs on mental health topics.
