Swine Flu

Swine flu has claimed increasing numbers of victims in the UK and its toll will only rise. It is time for employers, HR and MDs, to tackle the issue head on.  Employers who delay in dealing with swine flu and the business implications may not only have to manage high levels of staff absence but also may find that those that they do business with may not wish to deal with them during the epidemic.  Many businesses are demanding that their suppliers provide evidence of their policies to control the epidemic as a condition of doing business with them at this time.

Employees need to know how to recognise the symptoms of swine flu and what to do if they have the symptoms, how to avoid infection and what to do if someone in their household becomes infected.  Employees also need to know whether or not they will be paid for time off work resulting from swine flu.

We have drafted a Swine flu policy for employers as a cost effective way for them to deal with the legal, human and commercial implications of this epidemic. If employers follow the steps now then they may save money as well as the lives of their employees

If you would like to find out more, or obtain a copy of this policy, then please get in touch with Madeleine Thomson using the details below.
 

Madeleine Thomson 020 7264 4393 madeleinet@sghlaw.com

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