Regardless of whether you call it the "swine flu" or "H1N1
virus," you must ensure your workplace is prepared to handle its
economic and health consequences. The much-feared H1N1 virus not
only poses a threat to the health of your employees and their loved
ones, it also presents significant dangers for your business and
challenges your ability to comply with various labor and employment
laws.
Because the H1N1 virus is expected to keep waves of workers
home, you may need to consider developing policies and procedures
for ensuring absences are treated in accordance with the Family and
Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor
Standards Act and National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
Perhaps more disconcerting is the possibility of sick employees
coming to work and infecting co-workers. You should consider
enacting policies to maintain a safe and healthy workplace
consistent with Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) regulations while preventing liability under
anti-discrimination...
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