Originally presented on September 3, 2009

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On Aug. 19, three Cabinet secretaries held a joint press conference to urge employers to get ready for the upcoming flu season. "One of the most important things that employers can do is to make sure their human resources and leave policies are flexible and follow public health guidance," said Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services.

This is not a garden-variety flu season. H1N1 flu (also known as "swine flu") has been declared the first official pandemic in 41 years, and World Health Organization statistics show a continual increase in the number of H1N1 cases rather than the leveling off that was initially expected. Plus, flu season is right around the corner, which creates an additional reason for concern. Now is not a time for panic—but it is a time for preparation.

Have you considered how you could continue to fill customer orders if a significant portion of your workforce was out sick, or caring for sick family members? Do you have educational efforts in place to help contain the spread of disease? Do your leave policies encourage workers to self-quarantine rather than come to work and possibly infect others?

Listen to this can't-miss webinar, in the calm before the storm. Our expert—a renowned doctor and attorney—will explain the science behind swine flu, how a pandemic could affect your workplace, and the steps you must take now to prepare for it. At the conclusion of the webinar, you'll have the opportunity to submit your specific questions directly to our expert via phone or electronically.

You'll Learn:

• How to separate the swine flu hype from the science and focus on what you should really be concerned about
• The signs and symptoms of swine flu, and how they differ from seasonal flu
• How a flu pandemic could affect the U.S.—and your workforce
• The policies and plans you need in place now
• How to put together a comprehensive pandemic response policy
• The best ways to prepare your company and employees for a global disease outbreak

About Your Speakers:

John Howard, M.D., Esq. is the former national director of the Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), in Washington, D.C. He is board-certified in internal medicine and occupational medicine and is admitted to the practice of medicine and law in the State of California and in the District of Columbia. He is also a member of the U.S. Supreme Court bar.

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