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Federal guidance encourages employers to plan now for upcoming influenza season Updated guidance released August 19, 2009, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages employers to plan now for the impact that seasonal and 2009 H1N1 influenza

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, "Hand washing is a simple thing to do and it's the best way to prevent infection and illness."

Most businesses foresee severe problems if significant H1N1 flu outbreak occurs In a national survey of businesses that looks at their preparations for a possible widespread H1N1 outbreak, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found that only one third believe

Wage and Hour Division offers Q&A on workplace pandemic flu The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has put together "Question and Answer" documents for both the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act

Federal guidance encourages employers to plan now for upcoming influenza season Updated guidance released August 19, 2009, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages employers to plan now for the impact that seasonal and 2009 H1N1 influenza

According to survey results, employers should take note of the nearly 30 percent of employees not inclined to change behavior, even in the face of a pandemic.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, "Hand washing is a simple thing to do and it's the best way to prevent infection and illness."

Approximately two in five employers do not have a human resources policy in place for health-related emergencies, yet many acknowledge they have employees in areas where cases of Influenza A (H1N1) or “swine flu” have been confirmed, according to a new Mercer snapshot survey.

Previous studies show high rates of mental health problems in the workplace, yet very low rates of mental health treatment.