The Impact of SARS: Guidance for Employers in the PRC
June 02, 2003 | BY
clpstaff &clp articlesThe aftermath of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak in China has impacted regulation of the workplace environment and initiated a reassessment of the legal framework governing employee rights and employer obligations.
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By Sara Yang Bosco, Perkins Coie, Hong Kong
Now that the panic surrounding severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, in China and the rest of Asia appears to be abating, discussions as to the virus' long-term impact on our customs and habits are beginning to appear in the press. While China's initial handling of the crisis has been widely criticized, it is undisputed that the Chinese government took swift action once it realized the seriousness of the disease. The number of notices and regulations dealing specifically with SARS on a number of fronts issued in May alone have been nothing short of breathtaking.