If you are reading this from one of the 3,141 counties in the
continental United States that has not yet been affected by the
Zika virus, do not turn away. There is valuable information here
for employers, even if you do not have an office in Miami or are
not planning a vacation in Puerto Rico. Before it is too late,
employers should be aware of the legal risks and establish a plan
to protect employees and your company.
What is Zika and if I am not a Woman of Childbearing Age,
Should I Care?
The answer is yes, of course, employers should care. One in five
people who are infected with the Zika virus develop symptoms within
two to seven days of being bitten by the infected mosquito. The
good news is that four out of five of those bitten will not even
know they have it. Symptoms for the unlucky 20 percent include
fever, rash, joint pain, or pink eye. It also is rare when anyone
who becomes symptomatic needs hospital treatment or dies. Symptoms
only last a few days to
