2009 in review

COBRA subsidy, GINA and H1N1 are just a few of the HR concerns discussed in a review of the past year.

TRO issued against mandatory flu vacinations

New York is the only state in the country (so far) to have mandated flu vaccinations for healthcare workers. A state court judge has issued a TRO in favor of three nurses and consolidated their suit with one brought by the New York State Public Employees Federation and the New York State United Teachers Union.

The EEOC has updated flu advice

The EEOC's technical assistance document for flu has been updated and expanded. There is a very informative Q. & A. section. Specific advice permits employers to send persons home with flu symtoms. Direction on what inquiries are appropriate is also provided.

Flu and the ADA

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released a notice concerning ADA issues and influenza. The advisory includes an approved "ADA-Compliant Pre-Pandemic Employee Survey" concerning employees availability for work.