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Customers, workers asked to sign away right to sue | Do you plan to ask employees to sign liability waivers saying that won't sue if they get sick? | What employee contact tracing entails

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June 16, 2020

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Some businesses are mandating employees and customers sign liability waivers saying they will not sue if they contract COVID-19 -- the disease caused by the coronavirus -- in that establishment. The businesses say they are concerned they could be sued even if they follow safety guidelines from the CDC, but some critics say the waivers open the doors for companies to cut corners on safety measures. Full Story: The Associated Press (6/16)

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What employee contact tracing entails Some employers are implementing contact tracing to help control the spread of the coronavirus, but those efforts bring new compliance requirements and potential risks around consent and data privacy, among other issues. Contact tracing systems generally include apps, reporting channels, communication and monitoring technologies, and coordination with local health officials. Full Story: HR Dive (6/15)

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Generalists may be better positioned for the future of work CNBC (6/15)

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Strategies for Success from TrainingMag.com

HR is evolving. Here's how to get ahead of it HR is evolving into a people-focused department, as it transitions its focus from process and administration to strategic organizational initiatives, writes Paul Burrin, vice president at Sage People. Burrin describes what HR teams can do to get out in front of this transition, including addressing HR skill gaps and seeking talent from nonconventional HR pathways. Full Story: Training magazine (6/8)

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Bill would require Medicare to cover telehealth in underserved areas A bipartisan House bill would require Medicare to cover telehealth services at federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics. Full Story: mHealth Intelligence (6/12)

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Yes, you can become funny Everyone has the potential to be funny, says comedy producer Simon Nicholls, who recommends choosing topics that "you find funny and having the confidence to think other people will, too." Mining your family for comedy can help you develop characters, and formal study is also an option. Full Story: Backstage (6/12)

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