The New York Times has an excellent column today by an infectious disease specialist who has attempted to draw some lessons of our experiences with the H1N1 pandemic flu. It was just one year ago today that the first person died from a known case of H1N1 flu. We know a lot more than we… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: H1N1
Sen. Dodd To Introduce Emergency Paid Sick Leave Bill
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsFollowing up on my earlier post, Senator Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) announced this week his plans to introduce emergency legislation that will guarantee paid sick days for those who are infected by the H1N1 virus. In a statement, Sen. Dodd indicated that this issue required immediate action: “This isn’t just a workers’ rights issue – it’s… Continue Reading
Good Teleseminar on H1N1 Flu for Lawyers and Employers by CBA Set for Wednesday
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceKudos to the Connecticut Bar Association for setting up a free teleseminar tomorrow on the swine (H1N1) flu and the effects on the legal workplace. Although I will be speaking on some of the legal aspects of the flu, this seminar promises to be different than other seminars because it will feature two state health… Continue Reading
The Swine (H1N1) Flu & The Workplace – An Update on What Employers Need to Know Now
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceWith the swine (H1N1) flu vaccine production running slower than anticipated, the hope that workplaces would avoid the full effects of a pandemic is slowly diminishing. Interesting, Connecticut is one of just 9 states that are not reporting a widespread swine flu outbreak (perhaps because the first wave hit the state fairly hard). … Continue Reading
As Race Is On Between Virus and Vaccine, EEOC Has Helpful ADA-Compliant Tips for Employers
Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Discrimination & Harassment, Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and RegulationsThe next month or two will certainly be interesting around the workplace. The H1N1 Virus continues to spread around the country, a new vaccine is ready to be rolled out that experts hope will stave off further infections. And employers are, in some cases, holding their collective breath that the vaccine wins out so as… Continue Reading
CDC Releases Updated Swine Flu Guidance for Businesses and Employers; An Update on What Employers Need to Know
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceWith a new wave of swine flu (H1N1) predicted to hit in the upcoming weeks. the Centers for Disease Control released new updated guidance yesterday for employers with recommended actions for businesses to take. (H/T Ohio Employer’s Law Blog) The guidance can be found in two documents: Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and… Continue Reading
Preparing for Swine Flu’s “Second Wave” – Is Your Workplace Ready?
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceThe Washington Post has a sobering article out this morning about the expected return of swine flu (H1N1) virus in the upcoming weeks. Indeed, the experts cited in the article basically state that it’s not a matter of "if", but "when" this second wave will hit. While flu viruses are notoriously capricious, making any firm… Continue Reading
EEOC Releases Technical Guidance on H1N1 Flu Virus and Compliance with ADA
Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Human Resources (HR) ComplianceWhile the current outbreak of H1N1 Influenza is turning out (for now) to be less lethal than previously thought, the EEOC released guidance this week (available here) to help employers prepare for a possible pandemic and still comply with the ADA. Some of the guidance is lifted from previous statements of the EEOC but applied… Continue Reading
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