After COVID-19: The Payroll Landscape

Webinar On-Demand: The New Regulatory Landscape in 2020 The coronavirus outbreak has created many new challenges to the payroll tax business and operations. As we …

The Mental Side of COVID-19

Dealing with COVID-19 Stress and Anxiety If you’re feeling stressed and anxious during these uncertain times, you’re not alone. According to a recent Gallup poll, …

COVID-19 Resource: Checklist – Back to Work

Back To Work Cleaning Checklist Amongst COVID-19 Workplace cleanliness is on our minds. Use this helpful, downloadable checklist to help prepare your workplace after the …

COVID-19 Infographic: Preparing Your Office Space

Consider These Practices When Heading Back To Work While we are all anxious to get back to a normal pace, things are still not quite …

The COVID-19 Affect on Pre-Employment Screening

Adjusting to Screening Changes The coronavirus pandemic and its disease, COVID-19, have disrupted HR departments across the country. Essential tasks are now getting bogged down …

On The Road Again… Or Are We?

Business Travel After COVID-19 Travel—for both business and leisure—worldwide has virtually come to a standstill during the coronavirus pandemic. At this point, nobody knows when …

EEOC Updates for COVID-19 and the ADA

EEOC Updates Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA On May 7, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked …

COVID-19 WEBINAR RECORDING: Re-Opening Your Company

Recorded May 7, 2020 Webinar What Does Re-Opening Your Company Look Like After Covid-19? Many businesses have questions and concerns as they consider re-opening after …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Where Are We Now? FFCRA – What Employers Need To Know. Recorded Webinar from April 8, 2020       For more information regarding HR …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 Additional Webinar on What Employers Should Know

Another Webinar For You Presentation by MyHRConcierge’s Chris Cooley, for Benefitmall. BenefitMall is 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 …

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

Recording of the March 24 Webinar COVID-19 Response: What employees need to know about the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act & The Emergency Paid Leave …

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 …

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) …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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.

HR Can Help With Workplace Change

Helping Employees Embrace Workplace Change Workplace changes are common across all organizations. Although some employees may embrace various changes to company systems or procedures, most …

New Model COBRA Notice Released

Two New Model COBRA Notices Available from the Department of Labor The Department of Labor (DOL), through its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), has released …

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.

Alert: New I-9 Form for Employers in 2020!

Did you konw there is a new I-9 ? Get the most current information on transitioning to the new I-9 as well as information on the I-9 itsef.

Smart Hiring Means Less Turnover

Making the Smart Hire Makes Sense Hiring the right employee is a challenge in any small to medium size business. Hiring has never been easy, …

MyHRScreens™ Proves That Background Checks Make a Difference

MyHRScreens Press Release January 2020.

5 Employee Wellness Trends to Watch in 2020

Keep your employees happy, healthy, and satisfied in 2020 by keeping up on the latest trends for human resources Workplace Wellness programs.

MyHRConcierge® Launches MyHIRE – a Smarter Way to Hire and Track Employees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   January 15, 2020   Ridgeland, MS— January 15, 2020 —MyHRConcierge will start 2020 by launching a new product called MyHIRE. This …

Cadillac Tax and Other Key ACA Taxes Repealed

On Dec. 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law a spending bill that prevents a government shutdown and repeals the following three taxes and fees …

Ringing in a New W-4 Form for 2020!

Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the IRS has released a new W-4 Form for 2020 called the “Employee’s Withholding Certificate.” Learn more about the changes with the form.

Employer Must Do’s for 2020 ACA Reporting

Are you up to date on the latest requirements for ACA (Affordable Care Act) Reporting? Stay compliant by learning about your responsibilities as an employer and taking next steps.

Advice for Independent Businesses: Hiring, Onboarding, and Tax Credits

In our free hiring webinar, MyHRConcierge discusses human resources compliance, tax incentives, and the do’s and don’ts of hiring and onboarding.

Holiday HR to Ring in the Season

Holidays in the office can be challenging. Implement smart HR and create an all inclusive feeling with diversity in your office celebration.

Invest in a Creative Employee Handbook

Learn why you should invest in a custom Employee Handbook for your business, the Pros and Cons of Employee Handbooks, and tips on writing yours.

Protection from Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Training is the best defense –The topic of sexual harassment is on the rise. Sexual harassment in the workplace can have a toxic effect on …

California’s New Worker Classification Law for January 2020

A new California state law, AB-5, becomes effective in January that clarifies if workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors. This classification will affect about 10% of the state’s workforce regarding wages and benefits.

New DOL Overtime Law Ruling May Affect You

The new ruling, which goes into effect January 1, 2020, updates the earning thresholds that are required to exempt employees from overtime pay requirements.

Suicide Hurts. Make Mental Health an HR Priority

September is Suicide Awareness month — bringing attention to those struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. How does suicide impact our workplaces?

To CBD or not to CBD at work…that is the question.

With the current conflict between state, federal, and municipal laws governing CBD Oil and Marijuana, it’s more important than ever to stay abreast of current updates on this ever-changing topic.

UPDATE: California SB 778 Deadline Extended

The deadline for employee sexual harassment training mandated by the State of California’s SB 778 has been extended. Plan now to educate your employees by the new deadline by using MyHRConcierge’s HRCompli E-Learn service.

ACA Forms: Does Your Small Group Have to File ACA Forms?

Does your small business need to file ACA Forms 1094 and 1095? It depends on the kind of insurance you offer your employees.

Times are changing. Creating a modern mentality at work.

Start Creating a Modern Workplace Today Getting Inspired by the Big Industry Leaders In late June, John Yerger, my business partner, and I attended what …

I-9 Alert: ICE Performs Largest Single-state Immigration Raid in U.S. History

Are your I-9s in Order? You are likely aware of the largest single-state immigration raid in history that was performed on August 7, in Mississippi. …

The Shelby Report: Start Creating a Modern Workplace Today

Get Inspired in the Modern Workplace By Big Ideas Have you wondered what the modern workplace forecast might be like for the future?  In late …

EEOC Deadline approaching September 30,2019!

EEOC Component 2 Deadline Approaches on September 30, 2019! On July 1st, 2019, the EEOC sent a letter by USPS notifying companies of the immediate …

It Makes Sense for Your Business to Outsource HR

Outsourcing HR needs is a smart answer for the new and more complex workplace Let’s face it, the workplace has changed. It’s our job as …

Affordable Care Act News Update

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals recently heard arguments on a lower court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act. Find out where the ACA currently stands and if your business needs to continue to comply with the law.

Turner Announced as MyHRConcierge’s New Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy

Experience and Tenure Come Together to Strengthen the Experience of This New Director of Marketing. UNITED STATES, July 9, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — Ridgeland, MS—MyHRConcierge is proud …

HR Basics to Avoid Labor Woes

HR basics help avoid employee turnover & avoid costly penalties It may be tempting to gloss over the importance of HR basics such as hiring …

Teach Cybersecurity sooner than later

Cybersecurity Teaches us to be Wary of Cyber Crime Small to medium-sized businesses are a cybersecurity target Cybersecurity is becoming a priority. Villains prey on …

The Shelby Report: Cybersecurity Combats Cyber Crime

Cybersecurity Tools can Arm Employees to Combat Cyber Villains Workers vital to curb steep cost of cybersecurity breaches No grocer – small or large – …

ICHRA: New HRA Option Benefits Small to Medium Businesses

The ICHRA provides employers a way to offer health care benefits to employees that do not count toward their taxable wages. The option also provides smaller employers a way to offer insurance without the administrative burden of offering a traditional medical plan.

ALERT: MyHRConcierge Partners with FMS Solutions for the 2019 FMS Compensation and Benefits Survey

MyHRConcierge has partnered with FMS Solutions in the 2019 Compensation and Benefits Survey. Grocers need to stay up to date and compliant with today’s complex labor laws. The 2019 Compensation and Benefits Survey summarizes operational findings for 156 food retailing companies and more than 5,000 stores. This survey offers a detailed look at pay ranges and provided benefits.

ALERT: HSA Contribution Limits Set for 2020

The IRS announced the annual limits on deductions for contributions to HSAs allowed to taxpayers in High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) for 2020.

The Legal Definition of a Joint Employer May Soon Change

The Department of Justice has proposed a new ruling affecting businesses who may be considered Joint Employers. Learn if your business may be affected.