Ebola Resources for the Hotel Industry

With the Ebola virus in the news, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has created an industry resource webpage to share information about the virus, its symptoms and measures for better preparedness.

“The health, safety and security of our guests and team members is paramount. In these kinds of rapidly-evolving situations it is imperative that we stay informed, dispel fact from fiction and follow official guidelines,” says AH&LA President and CEO Katherine Lugar.

While the nation’s top health officials have emphasized that the dangers of a serious outbreak in this country remain extraordinarily low, AH&LA is in close communication with the government and will update its resource page as needed. The current resources include guidance on how to identify an infected individual and what to do if you believe you may have been exposed.

WLA allied member Fisher & Phillips has also established an online resource page to help employers address issues that may arise in connection with Ebola. It includes numerous articles and webinars by Fisher & Phillips attorneys on topics such as what you should do if an employee does not want to perform certain duties citing concern about being exposed to Ebola.