The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ website, flu.gov, reports that nearly 111 million workdays are lost as a result of flu each season. That puts the tab at approximately $7 billion per year in sick days and lost productivity. Want to save your share of that $7 billion?
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First, federal health officials advise encouraging employees to get an influenza vaccination. Encouraging sick employees to stay home is another way to lower the risk of illness. Regardless of an employer’s strategy for protecting health and productivity, employers need to keep legal issues in mind. Read more.