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Businesses in the transport industry are being warned about the potential dangers swine flu and the recession could have on them this winter.
Transport businesses are being advised to make remote working plans as soon as possible to prepare themselves to cope with the epidemic if it happens.
The Guardian reports that those most vulnerable to swine flu, such as pregnant women and those suffering disabilities, are likely to sue if their company does not offer adequate precautions, such as flexible working.
Lawyers state that organisations are already seeing increasing litigation by employees, with almost 190,000 employment tribunals last year, signifying an increase of 43 per cent.
Buisnesses have been urged to develop contingency strategies to cope with the continued spread of swine flu.
VoIP solutions are being highlighted as a way to help businesses facilitate flexible working practices. This will be extremely helpful when dealing with anticipated staff absences, as it improves communication links between the office and home workers.
Remote working is one of the best ways to protect staff from swine flu. If employers can make it work within their business plan then it should be put as a top priority.
This is in response to news that employers could face legal action under health and safety legislation if they do not adequately protect staff from the virus.
Swine Flu is spreading so rapidly that the government cannot contain it anymore, with the number of new cases expected to reach 100,000 a day by the end of August.
Firms are being warned to prepare to have up to one-fifth of their staff calling in sick during the Autumn. One of the ways organisations can deal with staff absences is through enabling remote and flexible working.
