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In a flu pandemic, employers play a key role in protecting employees’ health and safety. Organizations can help limit any negative impact on the economy and society as well. Companies that provide critical infrastructure services, such as power and telecommunications, must also plan to continue operations in a crisis. As with any emergency situation, having a contingency plan is essential.
Planning Checklists and Guidance
- Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (English) [284 KB, 2 Pages]
- Pandemic Preparedness Planning for US Businesses with Overseas Operations Checklist [3 MB, 4 Pages]
- Law Enforcement Pandemic Influenza Planning [468 KB, 4 Pages]
- Correctional Facilities Pandemic Influenza Planning [1.4 MB, 8 Pages]
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic (Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA))
- How to Protect Yourself in the Workplace during a Pandemic
Employers Responsibilities
- Department of Labor (DOL): An Employer’s Guide to Group Health Continuation Coverage Under Cobra [397KB, 19 Pages]
- DOL: Meeting Your Fiduciary Responsibilities
Legal Resources
- Page last reviewed: November 3, 2016
- Page last updated: November 9, 2016
- Content source:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)
- Page maintained by: Office of the Associate Director for Communication, Digital Media Branch, Division of Public Affairs