EEOC Helps Employers Plan for Pandemics

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued guidelines to help employers plan for pandemics, such as the H1N1 virus currently gripping much of the nation, while complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The guidance identifies ADA principles that are relevant to questions frequently asked about workplace pandemic planning. This guidance can be accessed at http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/pandemic_flu.html. In addition, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidance for businesses and employers to plan and respond to the 2009–2010 influenza season which can be accessed at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/business/guidance/.