Pandemic Flu/Influenza/Coronavirus (COVID-19): Key Employment Law Issues, Prevention, and Response


Summary

This practice note provides practical guidance to employers for preparing and responding to pandemic diseases, whether the coronavirus (COVID-19) or other widespread illnesses. While COVID-19 is the latest pandemic disrupting businesses and families across the nation and the world, prior pandemics, including the H1N1 (or swine) flu, provide employers with baseline information related to workplace concerns during a pandemic. To prepare for these events, employers should consider adopting a customized pandemic preparedness and response policy to lessen the risk of potential exposure to disease in the workplace.