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Flu season’s legal issues nothing for employers to sneeze at

By Tammy Binford Feb 17, 2017 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

It’s bad enough that flu can make people miserable and hamper an employer’s operations, and it may be even worse when employees decide to power through and come to work sick, thereby spreading the misery. But besides dealing with the illness, employers have legal and policy issues to consider, including whether they can require employees […]

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Time to make sure you’re ready for flu season

By Tammy Binford Nov 7, 2014 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Ebola may be grabbing headlines, but it’s the old familiar flu that’s more likely to cause headaches and chills for employers this winter. 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.  […]