Press Statement by the
Singapore National Employers Federation on the SARS issue.
SNEF strongly advises all employers to deal with medical leave
arising from the home quarantine of some of their workers in
a flexible and compassionate manner. For parents with young
children affected by the school closure, employers are also
advised to be understanding to help them cope with making any
special child care arrangements. Co-workers who are affected
should also cooperate to deal with any work disruptions that
may arise.
SNEF notes that nearly all cases of transmission of the SARS
virus have happened at hospitals to people in close contact
with very sick people. As such, it is highly unlikely that workplaces
have been exposed to the virus. Moreover, the National Environment
Agency has quickly identified 861 people who were in contact
with the patients and these people have been home quarantined.
This will stop the spread of the virus to their co-workers and
the community at large.
For enquiries, please contact
Singapore National Employers Federation
Telephone: 6827 6827 webmaster@snef.org.sg
