Fall is Coming and So is the H1N1/Swine Flu
Just as we try to enjoy the last few weeks of Summer, it's not to late to be contemplating the possible effects of the HINI Flu Virus. The EEOC has also gotten on the bandwagon by making available guidance information under the Americans With Disabilities Act. The Guidance addresses infection control, pre-employment inquiries, and provides a brief FAQ so that you can begin preparing for the effects of a possible pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control has also made available comprehensive information on its website. It recently, for example, issued guidance relating to school closures. You can bet that such closures will have an impact on employee attendance. In addition, you will also find guidance on how long a victim of the flu should be kept away form others (give this one to your work-aholics).
Follow this link to the EEOC's Guidance: ADA-Compliant Employer Preparedness For the H1N1 Flu Virus
Follow this link to: The CDC's Web Page on H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
