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The flu and cold season is now approaching. Employers face concerns about how to respond to highly infectious diseases when an employee reports such illness.
Seyfarth Synopsis: The flu and
cold season is now approaching. Employers face concerns about how
to respond to highly infectious diseases when an employee reports
such illness. Seasonal illnesses have the potential to infect
employees and shut down operations because of employee absence due
to illness. Employers must consider methods to keep their employees
healthy and productive while not running into legal
pitfalls.
With the return to winter weather, the cold and flu season is
once again upon us. This creates challenges for employers. Seasonal
illnesses have the potential to spread throughout the workforce,
and negatively impact operations. Companies should create a plan to
respond to infectious diseases, including how to limit the spread
of the disease within the workplace without violating any
applicable laws or regulations. Employers should also encourage
employees to get flu shots and practice good hygiene at work.
Please click on this article for more detailed guidance for
employers on dealing with infectious diseases during flu and cold
season.
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