Pandemic Preparations for the Colorado Workplace

The Colorado Lawyer

In this attorney-authored article, Donald Benson of Littler's Atlanta office and Katherine Dix of Littler's Denver office examine the nature and threat of the pandemic occurrence of a disease such as avian influenza and its possible effects on Colorado business operations. The article discusses pertinent federal and Colorado state regulations and guidelines, including the Colorado State Emergency Operations Plan, Incident Annex 1 Pandemic Incident. Finally, the article highlights some of the major legal and logistical issues on which counsel should advise business clients to ensure that they are properly prepared for a possible pandemic.