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House of Representative Introduces Sick Leave for Flu-Related Illnesses
In response to the flu pandemic, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced legislation requiring employers with 15 or more employees to provide up to five (5) days of paid sick leave for workers they send home or advise to stay home with the flu or other contagious diseases. The legislation would apply to both full [...]
How to Determine Whether You Have a Cold, Flu or H1N1
With the advent of the cold season, complicated by the flu pandemic, it is important to understand the symptoms of each. The best advice is always to stay home if you are feeling ill. Also, wash your hands frequently, or use a hand sanitizer if hand-washing is not feasible, and avoid physical contact with other [...]
EEOC Issues Guidance for Employers for Workplace Planning During Pandemic
In the midst of the H1N1 pandemic, the EEOC has issued an awareness document for employers, to educate them on their rights and requirements. In “Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans With Disabilities Act” (http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/pandemic_flu.html), the EEOC states that:
An employer can ask an employee if he/she would be unavailable for work under non-disability-related [...]