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Swine flu pandemic could fuel rise in workplace litigation

July 28, 2009 by srrpenna

Businesses could face a spate of legal claims from employees hit by swine flu, experts warn, as concerns mount that firms are not prepared to deal with legal issues arising from affected staff.

Personal injury, health and safety, and negligence claims are all likely, according to employment lawyers, as litigation has continued to rise during the recession.

read more from Guardian.co.uk

Swine flu boosts handwash sales

July 28, 2009 by srrpenna

Soap firm PZ Cussons has seen a sharp growth in sales of anti-bacterial handwashes as consumers look to ward off germs amid swine flu fears.

Read more at BBC News

Swine flu costs Southwest airlines $20 million, Continental airlines $50 million

July 21, 2009 by srrpenna

The H1N1 swine flu outbreak cost two major U.S. airlines $70 million in lost bookings as the outbreak sparked fears during the second quarter.

Houston-based Continental Airlines reported $50 million in lost revenue and Dallas-based Southwest Airlines said it lost $20 million during the quarter because of the flu. Both carriers have flights in and out of Sacramento International Airport.

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