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Article: Swine flu and the workplace - your questions answered.
- Article from:
- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- July 24, 2009
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Employers are reacting in different ways to the threat of swine flu, from seeking vaccinations for key staff to demanding their employees stay away at the first sign of a sniffle. The Government estimates that sometime in August or September, 12% of the workforce will be absent, and is trying to give businesses advice on how to cope with the disruption. But what about the individual? What happens if your boss doesn't want you in work because you know someone who has swine flu - will you get paid? What if you have to stay at home to look after someone who is sick? Employment ...