Lessons Learned When Employees Work Sick

Webinar Description

This webinar will address the critical issue of employees working while sick in the retail and food service industry. Our expert panel will analyze the multifaceted impacts of employees working sick on businesses. Our aim is to shed light on the underlying reasons employees choose to work while unwell, explore best practices for effectively managing employee sick calls, and delve into crucial steps for a plan to address ill employees. Our discussion will highlight the legal risks associated with permitting sick employees to work and draw insights from our experts on lessons learned during their experiences with ill employees. By examining these critical aspects from clinical, operational, regulatory, and legal perspectives, attendees will gain actionable strategies to mitigate risks and foster a healthier, more resilient workplace environment while building a food safety culture that entrusts employees with responsibility for not working when sick.

Learning Objectives:
Understand the underlying reasons employees choose to work while unwell
Learn best practices for effectively managing employee sick calls
Understand the crucial steps that are part of a plan to address ill employees

Presenters

  • Kerry Bridges, Presenter Chipotle
  • Eric Martin, Presenter Texas Roadhouse
  • Shawn K. Stevens, Presenter Food Industry Counsel, LLC
  • Paula Herald, Co-Moderator Steritech
  • Roslyn Stone, Co-Moderator Zero Hour Health