Does anyone want to hear about the potential for a COVID-19 winter surge? Probably not. Unfortunately, experts warn that a surge is possible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) warns about new immunity-evading Omicron subvariants, BQ.1 and BQ.1.1. CDC models show that these new variants, which just a few weeks ago accounted for
Influenza Season Strikes Again: What Employers Should Do to Minimize the Effects on Your Workforce
This blog was authored by Lisa S. Charbonneau.
Flu season is upon us again. This year hospitals across California have reported unusually high numbers of patients with flu-like symptoms and news outlets say this flu season is on track to being the worst in 10 years. What, if anything, can employers do to
“I Don’t Feel So Good” – Protecting Employees from Illness in the Workplace During Cold and Flu Season
The holiday season is behind us, but we are still in the thick of cold and flu season. It seems like everyone you pass on the street or stand next to on the bus is sneezing, coughing, or blowing their nose. With so many people sick, it’s not surprising that many people have also encountered