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Covid liability waivers may have little value

03/04/2021
Some companies have been so worried about potential liability for coronavirus infections that they have begun requiring customers to sign liability waivers for any illness allegedly acquired at their establishments. And employers are going even further, persuading employees to sign away the right to bring any potential covid-related claims. It’s uncertain whether this tactic will work.

Snapshot: Employers’ health priorities for 2021

03/02/2021
Amid concerns that workers are not getting the support they need, employers are making behavioral health a top priority in 2021.

The HR I.Q. Test: March ’21

03/01/2021
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Remove unintended ‘promises’ from handbook

02/25/2021
Your employee handbook probably includes a disclaimer stating that it is not a contract. But beware: A single disclaimer at the front of the book isn’t enough, especially if other handbook language appears to make promises you are not prepared to honor.

Review coronavirus-safety protocols ASAP

02/25/2021
It’s time to take a fresh look at your coronavirus-safety protocols—because enforcement agencies and even prosecutors may soon be examining them, too.

10 tips to keep cybersecurity nightmares at bay

02/24/2021
There’s an ongoing need to strengthen computing practices and stay vigilant against cyber attacks—up 600% due to COVID-19 (now aptly referred to as the “cyberdemic”). Emails and passwords are especially prime targets for hackers. Use these tips to stay safe.

10% of workers will try to outwit AI tracking tools

02/23/2021
We’re surprised the number isn’t higher! By 2023, more than one in 10 workers will seek to trick artificial intelligence systems employers use to measure employee behavior and productivity, according to new research by the Gartner business advisory firm.

Offering incentives to get the vaccine? Tread carefully

02/19/2021
If you are considering offering a financial incentive, I caution you to tread carefully to make sure that you do you within the bounds of our equal employment opportunity laws.

False positives? Look out for fake COVID test results

02/19/2021
Increasing reports of people using photo-editing software to doctor COVID test results means employers need to pay more attention.

Require vaccinated staff to mask up, stay apart

02/19/2021
OSHA says that when it comes to setting COVID safety precautions in the workplace, employers should not distinguish between workers who are vaccinated and those who are not. The agency recommends that both groups should continue to wear face coverings and keep six feet apart to prevent spreading the virus.