Should emergency shelters have flexible leave policies or alternate work schedules?
An important way to reduce the spread of flu is to keep sick people away from those who are not sick. Therefore, any shelter worker who has flu-like symptoms should stay home and not come to work. Employees and volunteers may need to take care of sick household members or care for children if schools are dismissed or child care programs are closed. Flexible leave policies and alternate work schedules will help prevent the spread of flu at your shelter. Flexible leave policies allow employees and volunteers to continue to work or function while limiting contact with others, help maintain continuity of operations, and help people manage their health and their family’s needs.
