North Carolina Bar Journal

This article, authored by Donald Benson of Littler's Atlanta office and Julie Adams of Littler's Charlotte office, examines the nature and threat of the pandemic occurrence of a disease such as avian influenza and its possible effects on North Carolina Business operations. In addition, the article discusses the pertinent federal and North Carolina state regulations and guidelines and highlights major legal and logistical issues on which counsel should advise business clients in an effort to ensure that they are properly prepared for a possible pandemic.