Originally Posted by Roofie (Post 65264)

I can safely say that this pandemic issue should be of major concern to all of us on a global scale.

I currently work for one of the largest companies in the known world, in the top 5 in fact. Recently we were all required to attend a 4 hour meeting regarding preperations for a pandemic. Their case of point was a bird flu outbreak. During this meeting we were told that in the event of a pandemic, the company was required by law, to detain and isolate any persons who attended work showing symptoms. We were also told that once you entered the premises that you would be held and turned over to the authority in charge during this time, ie not allowed to leave...

This to me is a very scary prospect if a workplace can detain you for being sick. Makes me think about changing jobs.