The MyHRBuzz Podcast tackles topics relevant to the world of Human Resources, ranging from Federal compliance to workplace culture.
Learn MoreDiscover the IRS’s latest HSA guidance for 2026, including permanent telehealth coverage, expanded eligibility for bronze and catastrophic plans and rules for direct primary care arrangements. Learn what employers need to know to ensure compliance and maximize HSA benefits.
Minimum wage laws vary significantly across the United States, making it essential for employers to stay informed and compliant. From federal requirements to state-specific mandates, understanding minimum wage regulations helps businesses budget effectively, maintain compliance and foster fair labor practices. Use this guide- and the accompanying state-by-state chart- as a reference to keep your organization […]
Explore the top HR trends set to shape 2026, including AI in the workplace, emerging compliance risks, skills-based workforce strategies, the growing impact of culture on retention and more.
Ensure workplace compliance with required federal and state labor law posters. Learn why labor law posters matter and how to stay compliant.
Rhode Island enacted the nation’s first menopause workplace protection law. Learn what the law requires and what employers must do to remain compliant.
A $103 million age discrimination verdict against Liberty Mutual highlights the growing legal and compliance risks for employers, and the critical lessons organizations cannot ignore.
Stay compliant with updated H-1B visa screening rules. Learn how expanded social media checks during consular processing affect employers, H-1B workers, H-4 dependents and international travel timelines.
Stay compliant with the updated Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance. Learn what employers must know under Pennsylvania’s evolving regulations.
Stay compliant with the EEOC’s latest 2025 guidance on national origin discrimination. Learn how “Discrimination Against American Workers Is Against the Law” clarifies employer obligations under Title VII and what HR teams must know when hiring in a global labor market.
Learn whether employees can legally keep overpaid wages and how employers must handle wage recovery. Explore federal rules, state deduction laws and best practices for compliant and effective overpayment correction.
Stay compliant with the 2026 criminal background check regulations as states and cities introduce stricter criminal background check regulations. Learn what employers must update now to avoid risk.
Explore the Sixth Circuit’s ruling in Jackson v. U.S. Postal Service and its impact on FMLA compliance. This blog breaks down the decision, clarifies how medical certifications apply to intermittent leave and offers practical guidance for HR professionals and employers navigating unpredictable absences.
Learn what the EEOC’s decision to halt disparate-impact investigations means for employers and why proactive compliance, documentation and policy reviews remain critical in today’s evolving enforcement landscape.
Learn how business leaders can fight digital workplace distractions, improve focus and build a culture that boosts productivity and employee well-being in the modern workplace.
Explore how the final Big Beautiful Bill evolved from the House to Senate, including key changes that were signed into law by President Trump.
Learn how the DOT’s proposed addition of fentanyl to its drug-testing panel will impact employer compliance, workforce safety, and the pre-employment screening process.
Learn how to navigate politics in the workplace with this state-by-state guide for employers. Understand key laws on political activity, voting rights and workplace compliance to ensure a respectful and legally compliant environment during election season.
Learn how Trump’s new H-1B visa rule requiring a $100,000 fee impacts employers and HR professionals. Understand who is affected, compliance risks, and strategies to adapt.
Learn why regularly updating your company’s drug testing policy is essential for legal compliance, workplace safety and employee trust.
Learn how California’s AB 288 expands PERB authority over labor organizations and unfair labor practices. Understand what employers need to know to stay compliant and navigate potential federal and state overlap.
Identity theft can create serious risks for both employers and candidates. Learn how background screening and trace reports from MyHRScreens help verify identities, ensure accurate reporting, and alert individuals to potential identity issues before they escalate.
As polywork becomes more common in today’s workforce, employers must adapt to employees holding multiple jobs or side hustles. Learn how HR leaders can manage conflicts of interest, maintain productivity and set clear policies to balance flexibility with compliance.
The end of E-Verify termination alerts shifts the responsibility for tracking revoked work authorizations to employers. Learn what this change means and how to stay compliant.
Disney’s $43 million pay equity settlement underscores the importance of compliance with California’s Equal Pay Act and federal pay laws. Learn what this case means for employers, how state and federal standards intersect and key steps to strengthen pay equity practices.
Illinois’ Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act, effective June 1, 2026, grants job-protected leave for parents with newborns in the NICU. Learn what this means for employers, key compliance steps and how to prepare your HR policies for this important change.
Go Beyond the Bench and discover key lessons for employers from the EEOC’s sexual harassment case against East Jordan Plastics.
A Florida contractor was ordered to pay $594K for overtime violations tied to improper time rounding. Learn what the FLSA says about rounding practices and how employers can stay compliant.
A federal lawsuit against Honda’s Marysville plant alleges unpaid overtime in violation of the FLSA. Learn what this case means for employers and how to reduce wage and hour risks.
Stay compliant with state overtime laws. Explore key overtime rules, exemptions and state-by-state regulations to help employers manage employee wages effectively.
Learn how the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) protects job applicants and guides employers in using background checks. Discover key compliance steps, employee rights and penalties for violations.
Discover how state school activities leave laws help employees attend their children’s school events. Understand your responsibilities as an employer and foster a family-friendly workplace.
Learn how employers, HR and payroll teams should handle student loan wage garnishments, including federal compliance requirements and best practices.
Navigate the complexities of final pay laws with our comprehensive state-by-state guide. This blog post outlines the specific legal requirements for employers regarding final paychecks, helping you stay compliant and informed.
Learn how to handle employee termination professionally and legally with this comprehensive employer guide, exploring key steps and termination best practices.
COBRA provides benefits for employees and their families facing sudden loss of health insurance coverage. To ensure compliance with COBRA regulations, employers must adhere to specific notice requirements outlined by the DOL.
Learn about state-mandated disability benefits, including funding, benefit duration, payment amounts, and waiting periods to ensure compliance and support your workforce.
Learn how Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and Wrap Documents support ERISA compliance by promoting transparency and proper administration of employee benefit plans.
As 2025 approaches, five additional states are set to introduce pay transparency laws. Here’s a closer look at a state-by-state breakdown of pay transparency laws, and what to expect as more states adopt these regulations.
AI can be a useful tool in HR, but human cognition matters. Learn about the limitations of AI in addressing regulatory compliance and why humans are necessary in handling complex situations.
Learn how to legally and effectively use social media for background checks. This guide for employers covers FCRA compliance, state laws, risks and tips.
Learn how to prevent age discrimination claims in the workplace. Understand the differences between federal and state laws, and explore best practices for compliance and bias-free HR processes.
Explore a state-by-state guide to paid family and medical leave, health insurance continuation laws (including mini-COBRA) and short-term disability requirements, tailored exclusively for private employers.
Learn about time rounding for employees, including its benefits, federal and state regulations, and best practices for compliance.
Navigating child labor laws: Discover the regulations and restrictions employers must follow when hiring minors in the US.
Learn how employers can comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including legal responsibilities, reasonable accommodations, undue hardship and best practices for documentation and HR compliance.
In this MyHRBuzz podcast episode, host Chris Cooley and HR expert Emily Frederick, SHRM-CP, discuss ADA compliance, employer responsibilities, reasonable accommodations and best practices for navigating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Learn how the Magallon v. Robert Half International, Inc. class action lawsuit highlights the importance of FCRA compliance in pre-employment background checks.
Learn how Iowa’s 2025 updates to its drug testing law impact private employers, including changes to testing pool rules, notification methods and compliance responsibilities.
Discover how the DOL’s 2025 wage and hour investigation policy limits liquidated damages in administrative settlements under the FLSA.
Learn what counts as compensable time for non-exempt employees under the FLSA, including rules for training, travel, rest breaks, and off-the-clock work.
Stay compliant with federal and state laws by understanding personnel file retention requirements.
Discover how the DOL’s reinstated PAID program helps employers proactively resolve FLSA and FMLA compliance issues.
Explore the Kean v. Brinker International case and its impact on workplace compliance in regards to age discrimination.
Learn what employers need to know about federal overtime laws, including employee classification, the duties test, exempt vs non-exempt employees and overtime regulation updates.
Learn the key differences between employees and independent contractors under federal and state laws. Explore the Common Law Test, the Economic Reality Test, the ABC Test and best practices to ensure accurate worker classification and compliance.
Ohio’s mini-WARN law, effective September 29, 2025, expands employer layoff and closure notice requirements beyond federal WARN. Learn key compliance differences and how businesses can prepare.
Oregon’s new workplace violence prevention law for healthcare workers takes effect January 2026. Learn what SB 537 requires for hospitals, home health and hospice employers, including prevention plans, training, reporting and safety measures.
Learn how Kansas City’s new criminal history hiring law (Ordinance 241074) impacts employers. Discover compliance tips, background check updates and fair chance hiring best practices.
Dive into the transformative world of artificial intelligence (AI) and what it means for today’s small business leaders and employers with host Chris Cooley and Executive Director and State CIO of the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services, Craig Orgeron, CPM, Ph.D.
Discover how the 7th Circuit’s Nawara v. Cook County decision expands ADA protections by ruling that an employer can be liable for back pay, even if the individual did not have or was not perceived as having a disability.
Explore the Texas Supreme Court case Walgreens v. McKenzie and what it reveals about negligent hiring, employee conduct, and employer liability.
New York will sunset its COVID-19 Paid Emergency Leave on July 31, 2025. Learn what this change means for employers and how to stay compliant moving forward.
Are your benefit plan documents compliant with ERISA requirements? In this episode of the MyHRBuzz Podcast, host Chris Cooley sits down with Jay Rodney, CEO of RTO Benefits, to break down the essential documents employers need to stay compliant; from POP plans to WRAP documents and non-discrimination testing. They explore why so many businesses are […]
The Supreme Court’s 2025 decision broadens protections under Title VII, making it easier for employees to bring reverse discrimination claims. Learn what this means for employers and how to stay compliant.
A Texas federal court ruling has vacated key portions of the EEOC’s workplace harassment guidance. Learn what this means for employers and how to navigate evolving federal and state laws.
Learn how Washington State’s Mini-WARN Act, effective July 27, 2025, expands layoff notice requirements for employers.
The House of Representatives has narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” setting in motion a range of economic, tax and social policy reforms that could significantly affect employers and HR professionals across the country. While it still requires Senate approval, understanding the potential implications now is critical for proactive workforce […]
A recent federal court ruling has invalidated the IRS’s ACA employer mandate penalty process. Learn what this means for your business and how you may be eligible for a refund.
The Moliga v. Qdoba case is a landmark case that serves as a cautionary tale for employers nationwide. Moliga v. Qdoba Restaurant Corporation underscores the growing emphasis on pay transparency laws and highlights the risks of non-compliance with state-specific wage disclosure requirements. This lawsuit reinforces the need for businesses to stay ahead of evolving labor […]
Understand child labor law risks and compliance tips for hiring minors, inspired by the Luttrell Staffing case.
Mississippi has taken a significant step toward supporting working families with the passage of the Mississippi State Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, set to take effect January 1, 2026. This legislation, signed into law in March of 2025, introduces paid parental leave for eligible state employees, aligning Mississippi with a growing number of states providing […]
Learn what harboring means for employers, the legal risks, and how to stay compliant with I-9 and E-Verify requirements.
Learn how New Jersey’s internal promotion notification law impacts employers and what steps your business must take to stay compliant.
Learn about the IRS 2026 HSA and HDHP contribution limits, including updated deductible and out-of-pocket maximums.
Learn how the ICE raid at a Texas bakery highlights the legal risks of I-9 noncompliance and harboring unauthorized workers- and what HR professionals must do to protect their organizations
Discover HR best practices and learn how to handle employee venting with empathy while protecting your organization from risk.
Learn how Colorado’s POWR Act redefines workplace harassment, mandates expanded recordkeeping, and encourages employers to implement prevention programs.
Learn how to handle employee venting in the workplace with empathy while protecting your organization from legal risk in this MyHRBuzz Podcast episode.
Learn how to protect your business with compliant hiring and interviewing practices to build a stronger, fairer workforce.
Stay compliant with the latest 2025 child labor law changes. Learn how new federal and state updates impact hiring minors and what employers must do to avoid violations.
Stay compliant with the 2025 updates to Form I-9 and E-Verify. Learn about the new form edition, terminology changes, and key steps employers must take to ensure proper verification.
Discover the key requirements of the Ohio Pay Stub Protection Act (Ohio House Bill 106) and how MyHRConcierge can help your business remain transparent and compliant.
Learn how the Sheetz v. EEOC lawsuit highlights the risks of pre-employment screening policies. Discover key takeaways for fair hiring practices and legal compliance.
Managing human resources as a single individual can be challenging, but it is possible to build an effective HR strategy even without a team- this is true for both small and larger-sized companies. While a solo HR professional faces distinct challenges compared to a larger HR department, there are strategies and tools that can help […]
Learn how Cafeteria Plans, including POP, FSA, HRA and HSA, can benefit your business and employees. Discover tax advantages, compliance tips and plan options in this employer’s guide.
Explore the unique challenges solo HR professionals face in this episode of the MyHRBuzz podcast. Host Chris Cooley and MyHRConcierge Principal and Co-Founder, John Yerger, SHRM-SCP, discuss actionable strategies to help HR teams of one manage it all, from recruitment and compliance, to employee retention and burnout prevention. Whether you’re an HR team of one […]
Learn about Florida’s new law requiring enhanced background checks for school volunteers.
Discover the top HR trends for 2025, including employee well-being, flexible work models and AI integration.
Learn about the New York Retail Worker Safety Act, effective March 3, 2025, and potential amendments. Discover employer requirements for workplace violence policies, training, and silent response buttons to enhance retail worker safety.
The “No Tax on Overtime” proposal by President Donald Trump has recently gained attention as part of broader fiscal discussions in the United States. This initiative aims to exempt overtime earnings from federal income taxation, potentially allowing employees to retain more of their additional work income. As this proposal progresses through the legislative process, businesses […]
For businesses that rely on employees to drive– whether for deliveries, sales or service calls- Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) checks are essential. Conducting these checks annually helps ensure that your employees maintain safe driving habits and that your company complies with industry regulations and insurance requirements. The Importance of Annual MVR Checks Regular MVR screenings […]
In the new episode of MyHRBuzz, Chris Cooley sits down with Bill Gault and Wendy Shelton of Nippes, Healy & Gault, PLLC to discuss the Federal Trade Commission’s Noncompete Rule.
Join MyHRBuzz as we discuss common challenges faced during the ACA year-end reporting process and share expert tips to ensure compliance and avoid costly mistakes.
Small businesses with fewer than 50 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees face critical Affordable Care Act (ACA) filing requirements. Compliance is essential to avoid penalties and ensure smooth operations. This guide explores the ACA filing requirements for small groups, the role of Form 1095-B and the limitations of relying solely on carriers for filing. Finally, we […]
Learn more about how employers can comply with federal employment laws with a robust, compliant employment verification process.
Understand the Illinois Personnel Record Review Act Amendments effective January 1, 2025 and how employers can remain compliant.
As businesses continue to navigate an evolving hiring landscape, the background screening industry is poised for significant transformation in 2025. From emerging technologies to rising operational costs, organizations must stay ahead of key trends to maintain compliance, efficiency and security. Here’s a look at the forecasted top trends for the screening industry in the coming year. A […]
Two significant pieces of legislation were signed into law on December 23, 2024: the Employer Reporting Improvement Act and the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act. These laws represent a major shift in simplifying employer responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Here’s a breakdown of what these acts entail, the changes they bring and how they […]
As a new administration takes office in the United States, employers should be aware of workplace enforcement actions, including worksite raids and I-9 compliance audits, which are going to and have become an increasingly pressing issue, in response to undocumented workers. We can see the importance of this through cases such as the 2019 Central […]
Implementing continuous criminal monitoring can be a game-changer for maintaining workplace safety and compliance, but what happens when it flags an active criminal charge? The stakes are high, and how an employer responds can have lasting implications for their team and organization. Addressing such alerts requires a careful balance of legal compliance, employee fairness and operational […]
