COVID-19 WEBINAR RECORDING: Re-Opening Your Company

Many businesses have questions and concerns as they consider re-opening after the COVID-19 Crisis. This webinar addresses many of these concerns and answers to questions on this topic.

PDF Download: Return to Work Action Plan

Coronavirus Back to Work Action Plan for Small to Mid Sized Businesses As you navigate your way back and mitigate the risks of your return, this work action plan pdf can help to lay out some guidelines and things to consider for your business. Click the image below to view and download the PDF. For […]

Updated Model COBRA Notices & Frequently Asked Questions

. WAU.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Issues New Model Notices for COBRA The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued new model notices for group health plan administrators to use to comply with COBRA notification requirements, the agency announced on May 1, 2020. Plan administrators are not required to use the updated model notices. However, […]

Moving Forward Together After COVID-19

What does Working After COVID-19 Sheltering Look Like? There was no way to predict the change in the workplace landscape that would take place mid-March of 2020. As a small business owner, you not only feel financial threat and health fears but also all kinds of new learning, remote and virtual. There are pros and […]

COVID-19 Next Steps: If Workers Refuse to Return

As we near a re-opening phase of the Coronavirus crisis, many workers are leery about stepping back into the workforce. Some essential workers are even refusing to come to work out of fear of contracting the coronavirus. It’s important for employers to think about the employees’ legal rights and health concerns as well as trying to meet the organizations’ business needs.

COVID-19 Update: The newest financial aid bill

Senate Passes $484 Billion Coronavirus Relief Package On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, the U.S. Senate voted on and passed the newest coronavirus aid bill, which includes funding for small businesses, hospitals and coronavirus testing. This announcement comes almost two weeks after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that small businesses don’t need to worry about not […]

Infographics to Share. CDC Guidance Essential Workers Exposed

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) gives some great guidance for • Discontinuing Isolation following a COVID-19 Diagnosis and • Those essential workers that have ben exposed to COVID-19 These Helpful Infographics can be printed and shared. Click on the images below.     For more information regarding HR policies during the COVID-19 crisis, COVID-19 […]

COVID-19 Reality: Furlough vs. Layoff

Deciding whether to lay off or furlough employees is not an easy task. Employers must weigh the welfare of their employees against the financial realities of running a business. In these situations, transparency is key for a smooth transition.

Navigating Risk On The Way Back to Business

Conducting a Risk Assessment Even after the government allows businesses to reopen, firms still need to determine if it makes sense to resume operations. Safely restarting your business won’t be as simple as unlocking the front door. Before reopening, businesses should perform a risk assessment to determine what steps must be taken. While the complexity […]

What’s Next? The Road Back to Business

Reopening a Business After the Coronavirus Shutdown As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have an unprecedented effect on daily life, many business owners are looking forward to the future and a return to normalcy. However, even when stay-at-home orders are lifted and nonessential businesses are allowed to resume operations, there’s a lot for organizations […]

AVOID BURNOUT WHILE WORKING FROM HOME DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

We’re Still At it. Social Distancing and Teleworking Takes Its Toll For many workers, their new “normal” routine consists of getting out of bed and logging on to work. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has shifted the workplace from the office to kitchen tables and living rooms for thousands of employees. This shift to […]

The Stress Is Real For The Workplace

Employee Stress Surrounding the Coronavirus Pandemic, Easing Into Uncertain Times As the number of confirmed cases  of Coronavirus increases daily, employers, employees and their families are experiencing immense uncertainty. As businesses across the country are temporarily closing, many aren’t able to compensate their employees during the closures. While this may not be the case for […]

Essential Workers: I’ve Been Exposed, to COVID-19 Now What?

CDC Recommendations: What to do following a diagnosis or exposure On April 4, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidance for discontinuing home isolation following a COVID-19 diagnosis. The CDC also issued guidance for what essential workers should do following exposure to COVID-19. CDC Guidance for Essential Workers Who Have Been […]

DOL Most Recent Definition of “Health Care Provider” and About Exemption

Recently the Department of Labor (DOL) issued clarifications to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) regarding the “health care provider” exemption to employer-provided paid time off and paid leave.

COVID-19 IRS Deadline Extension Form 5500

IRS Notice 2020-23 extends the Form 5500 filing deadline for ERISA-covered retirement and welfare plans that have an original or extended filing deadline on or after April 1, 2020, and before July 15, 2020. These plans have until July 15, 2020, to file their Forms 5500.

COVID-19: Get to know expanded unemployment benefits

Employers should become familiar with the expanded benefits available under the CARES Act and advise any workers who may qualify for them to apply through the UI agency of the state in which the workers were employed. Employers should also monitor DOL and applicable state websites for guidance on  how the benefits will be administered. […]

COVID-19 UPDATE: More funding coming according to Mnuchin

Treasury Secretary Says More Funding Coming for Small Businesses In a press interview on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that small businesses don’t need to worry about not being able to receive funding from the U.S. government in the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. He added that the […]

COVID-19: WEBINAR – Employers, Where Are We Now?

What employers need to know about the Emergency Paid Sick Leave & Emergency Paid Leave Act.

Businesses Impacted by COVID-19: Employee Retention Tax Credits

Is Your Business Eligible for Employee Retention Tax Credits Employers whose business has been financially impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for an employee retention tax credit. The amount of the credit is 50% of qualifying wages paid, up to $10,000 in total. Employers can be reimbursed for the credit by reducing their payroll tax […]

COVID-19 INFOGRAPHIC: 10 Ways to manage mild COVID-19 symptoms at home

10 Ways to manage symptoms of COVID-19 at home. Click on the graphic below to print the PDF

Leave Request Form – Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act

This form may be used by an employee to request paid sick leave. This form accommodates a new type of leave that can be used by an employee in the event they need to stay home in order to care for their child whose school or child care facility has been closed due to coronavirus […]

ACA Compliance During COVID-19

The Look-back Measurement Method and COVID-19 The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer affordable, minimum value health coverage to their full-time employees or possibly pay a penalty. This employer mandate is also known as the “employer shared responsibility” or “pay or play” rules. ALEs can use one of two methods […]

COVID-19: Notification Requirements under the new FFCRA

A Question about Employee Notification Requirements Under the FFCRA We have received many questions regarding what documentation an employer can require from an employee that is requesting paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave.  On April 1, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) provided some clarification of the information an employer can require […]

COVID-19: Let There Be Stress!

Easing Employee Stress Surrounding the Coronavirus Pandemic The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which was first detected in Wuhan, China in late December 2019, has now spread to over 150 countries, including the United States. As the number of confirmed cases increases daily, employers, employees and their families are experiencing immense uncertainty. As businesses across […]

COVID-19 CARES Act Employee Retention Tax Credits

Employee Retention Tax Credits for Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) creates an employee retention tax credit, which is designed to encourage eligible employers to keep employees on their payroll, despite experiencing economic hardship related to COVID-19. The employee retention credit is a fully refundable tax credit […]

COVID-19: DOL Clarification of Exemption for Fewer than 50 Employees

Clarifications of Exemption Process for Employers Under 50 On April 1, 2020; the Department of Labor (DOL) released clarifications regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. One of the clarifications related to the ability of employers with fewer than 50 employees to be exempt from the Act. Under the Act, these employers have to be […]

COVID-19 : Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)

In response to the American economy reeling from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the federal government recently signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Among other provisions, the CARES Act provides businesses suffering under the debilitating effects of the pandemic with unprecedented access to emergency loans. This document will serve […]

COVID-19 ALERT: DOL Releases FFCRA Regulations

IRS Regulations and guidance for the FFCRA We recently learned that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued regulations for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) today, which confirmed that employees must give notice to their employers of the need to take leave and provide documentation to support paid sick leave and emergency family […]

COVID-19 IRS Tax Credits Q&A

IRS FAQs: FFCRA Tax Credits for Small and Midsize Businesses The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the FFCRA) tax credits apply to small and midsize businesses. The FFCRA, was signed by President Trump on March 18, 2020, provides small and […]

INFOGRAPHIC: How long does COVID-19 last on surfaces?

COVID-19 on Various Surfaces A Helpful Infographic. Click here to download.   For more information regarding HR policies during the COVID-19 crisis, COVID-19 support and information or other HR needs, contact MyHRConcierge at 1-855-538-6947 x.108 or email ccooley@myhrconcierge.com.  

Now What? My Employee is COVID-19 Positive.

Responding to an Employee’s Positive Coronavirus Test As the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases grows daily, employers across the country are dealing with the difficult situation of responding to an employee’s positive COVID-19 test. Employers are responsible for handling the situation swiftly to protect the health of other employees while preserving the affected […]

COVID-19 Response: Coronavirus Stimulus Direct Payment Questions

Common questions about direct payment from the COVID-19 stimulus bill. The $2 trillion stimulus bill intended to help offset the financial burdens created by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is now law. The package will send direct payments to Americans. This article contains answers to questions you may have about those payments. How much should I […]

Criteria to Determine Exemption to COVID-19 Bill

What Criteria Determine If I am Exempt from the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act? One of the most frequent questions that we have received since the passing of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) is how can an employer become exempt from the Act. Under […]

Unwrapping The COVID-19 Stimulus Package

$2 Trillion Stimulus Package Moving Forward as COVID-19 Concern Builds The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put a major strain on every aspect of daily life around the world, including the United States. As spread of the disease shows no sign of slowing down, there is a steadily increasing concern in the United States regarding the […]

INTERVIEW: COVID Questions Part 2

Part two of a few more questions around the topic of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave portion of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. InterviewCOVIDPart2EmployerQ&AEmergencyPaidSickLeaveAct_1 from MyHRConcierge on Vimeo.   For more information regarding HR policies during the COVID-19 crisis, COVID-19 support and information or other HR needs, contact MyHRConcierge at 1-855-538-6947 x.108 or email ccooley@myhrconcierge.com.

5 Tips for Employers Facing COVID-19 Concerns

Guidance For Employers During the COVID-19 Pandemic We know this is a stressful time, as employers struggle to understand their responsibilities in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Here are some key issues to keep in mind when navigating COVID-19’s impact on the workplace. 1. Promote Safe and Healthy Work Environments During this pandemic, make sure […]

COVID-19 Additional Webinar on What Employers Should Know

Presentation by MyHRConcierge’s Chris Cooley for BenefitMall, a national provider of employee benefits, payroll, HR, and employer services.

March 25 -Congress Agrees to $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill

On Wednesday, March 25, 2020—after days of debate—Congress agreed to a $2 trillion economic rescue package designed to provide financial assistance to Americans and their families, and billions of dollars in loans for businesses. Details are still being hashed out. The package is the largest fiscal stimulus in modern U.S. history and is the government’s […]

COVID-19: DOL Updated Poster Released

Download the updated employee rights poster for paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave under the FFCRA. The DOL requires employers to display official DOL posters where employees can readily observe them.

I-9 Flexibility as COVID-19 response

On March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will defer the physical presence requirements when reviewing an employee’s documents related to the Form I-9. What should you do?

WEBINAR Recorded – COVID-19 Response: What employees need to know

What employees need to know about the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act & the Emergency Paid Leave Act.

FREE WEBINAR: What Employers Need To Know About The Act – March 24, 2:00 p.m.

Click HERE to Register

COVID-19 Cyber Risks Caused by Telecommuting

Given the implications of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, countless employees across a variety of industries are working remotely. While this allows businesses to remain operational, it can create a number of risks, particularly for those who fail to take the proper precautions.

SPECIAL COVID-19 Support Package

COVID-19 Support Package It is important the employers stay up to date with the ongoing COVID-19 legislation to understand how it affects their business. In order to help employers, MyHRConcierge is offering the COVID-19 Support Package help you keep up with the ever-changing laws relating to COVID-19, as well as, answer questions you may have. […]

Why HR Is Essential During A Crisis Like COVID-19

HR professionals are more important than ever during a crisis! We know that in a normal working routine absent of COVID-19 response, Human Resources (HR) is critical. HR professionals, help to establish policy and inter-office protocols, support in a problem solving and human culture of employment, and stand alongside employers as they handle unusual and […]

INTERVIEW: The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act

Questions explained to employers regarding the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act portion of the new bill recently passed by Congress in response to COVID-19  

Tell Me More – COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act

Emergency Paid Sick Leave within the Families First Coronavirus Response Act    Know The Facts! A Helpful Q & A As part of the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”, the “Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act” (the “Act”) was passed.  The Act was passed to provide compensation to eligible employees that are not working due to […]

AN INTERVIEW: COVID-19 Questions from the Employer

MyHRConcierge’s co-founder Chris Cooley answers FAQ in detail for employers regarding COVID-19 and the effect within the workplace.

Tell Me More – COVID-19 Emergency Family and Medical Leave Act

Emergency Family and Medical Leave Act Know The Facts! A Helpful Q & A As part of the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”, the “Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act” (the “Act”) was passed.  The Act was passed to expand the Family Medical Leave Act to provide job protections and income to eligible employees […]

March 19 UPDATE – President Trump Signs Bill!

President Trump Signs the Families First Coronavirus Act  Effective April 2, 2020

COVID-19 Layoffs? Beware of WARN Act

Employers should heed compliance WARN Act will be important during COVID-19 fallout As the COVID-19 quarantines continue, many companies are struggling and will be forced to perform mass layoffs or plant closings. As companies go through the decision-making process related to these layoffs, they should make sure they stay compliant with the Workers Adjustment and […]

March 18 UPDATE – Senate Approves Coronavirus Relief Bill

A Guide To The “Work From Home” Transition

Telecommuting/working from home is new for many. As more and more employees work from home for the first time, We have provided a helpful guide to assist in their transition. We suggest employers share this with their workforce.

A Coronavirus Reality: Furloughs

Employer COVID-19 Concerns A Coronavirus Reality: Furloughs With the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic literally “hitting home,” a number of employers are considering , or already have begun, the process of placing large numbers of their employees on furlough or terminating employment altogether. As we monitor the situation, new information will continue to surface and […]

VIDEO RESOURCE: 10 ways to manage COVID-19 illness

A video resource for handling COVID-19 illness and symptoms at home. HandlingCOVID-19at home_1-mediashare

Work From Home | Telecommuting Authorization Form Sample

Telecommuting Authorization Form A sample form for you to use as a guideline for employees as they navigate telecommuting in response to the COVID-19 crisis.  

MyHRC Responds to COVID-19 | A Special Letter to Our Partners and Clients.

In the wake of COVID-19, we will keep the Human in HR. We are especially sensitive to HR challenges as well as the employer’s role in this fast-changing situation. We have created special and specific content around this crisis for your information, which can be found in a special COVID-19 category in MyHRBuzz.

March 17 UPDATE- Families First Coronavirus Response Act

During COVID-19 response, consistent inter-office communication can be key.

Dear Employee, As an employer we know you all want to be sure to maintain a cohesive and unified message during this time. So what should you tell your employees? What message should an employer send about the Coronavirus response that is compliant and informative as well? Attached is a helpful letter that can serve […]

Sick Leave Policy in the Wake of COVID-19

Do you know your company’s sick leave policy? Because of the nature of this widespread health scare, it is important for employers to identify whether their state or local paid-sick-leave laws cover situations where employees are directed to stay home due to their own illness, concerns they may become ill, a relative’s illness, or school or business closings.

The Coronavirus challenges workplace wellness.

How can a virus or global health emergency affect your HR protocol? In this article there are a few great things to consider in HR in regard to any virus, or health scare such as the Coronavirus. MyHRConcierge cares about your workplace wellness.