New Guidance, Information for Employer on H1N1 Flu

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have developed updated guidance for employers of all sizes to use as they update plans to respond to the H1N1 influenza both now and during the upcoming fall and winter flu season. General public information is available at www.flu.gov. Click here to view the new CDC/DHS guidance for employers of all sizes and click here to view the small business preparedness guide.

Employers Prepare for Flu to Spread

The Employers Resource Council in Cleveland conducted a survey that reveals the steps that small-business owners are taking to educate their workers about preventing the spread of the swine flu and how they can plan to stay open for business if the outbreak is widespread. The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)