What is the recommended action for an employee showing symptoms of vomiting?

When an employee shows symptoms of vomiting, sending them home is the recommended action. This is essential to prevent the spread of illness within the workplace, particularly in food service environments where the risk of contamination is high. Vomiting can be a symptom of a contagious illness that can be transmitted through food or surfaces.

By sending the employee home, you help to maintain a safe environment for other workers and patrons, minimizing the chance of an outbreak. Additionally, it allows the affected individual to rest and recover without the added stress of work responsibilities.

Continuing to work despite symptoms could lead to cross-contamination of food and surfaces, posing a health risk to customers and other staff. Providing medication or encouraging fluid intake does not address the immediate concern of preventing illness transmission and may inadvertently pressure the employee to stay at work despite being unwell.