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
Managing Practical and Legal Concerns Related to MPX in the Workplace
Less than two and a half years after proclaiming a state of emergency related to COVID-19, Governor Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency in response to the ongoing monkeypox (“MPX”) outbreak. While the number of MPX cases in California is relatively small compared to the number of COVID-19 cases and the outbreak less likely
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