The Shelby Report
| Feb 18, 2019
HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. Our company recently performed an HR survey, and 25 percent of the survey respondents noted a concern with their lack of a handbook or the compliance of their current handbook. Most grocers understand that it is important to have an […]
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Partnerships
| Feb 13, 2019
Adds HR Compliance Offering to Ease Burden for Independent Grocers MyHRConcierge (MyHRC), a leader in human resources management and administration services in the independent grocery industry, has partnered with United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) to expand its business service offerings to UNFI’s customers across the U.S. UNFI will offer its customers an affordable way to […]
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Press Releases
| Feb 06, 2019
Redesign Improves Access to Industry News and HR Solutions RIDGELAND, Miss (02/06/2019) – MyHRConcierge (MyHRC), a leader in human resources compliance and administration services, announced today the launch of its newly designed website at myhrconcierge.com. The completely redesigned website features enriched content and improved functionality to guide users who are in search of solutions to […]
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MHRC Services
| Feb 01, 2019
HRCompli E-Learn is the new online Learning Management System (LMS) from MyHRConcierge that facilitates Human Resources and Safety training for employees and managers through professionally-produced videos with interactive quizzes for a quality learning experience. Improve your employees’ understanding of company policies and proper conduct at work with HRCompli E-Learn. Human Resources and Safety training programs […]
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The Shelby Report
| Jan 16, 2019
HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. As we begin a new year in 2019 and approach the end of a decade, the grocery industry and the workplace in general is changing and growing at an unprecedented rate. By the year 2020, there will be five generations […]
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The Shelby Report
| Dec 17, 2018
HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. Independent grocers are all too familiar with the challenges they face on a daily basis regarding the rapidly evolving supermarket industry, including competition from conventional grocery giants, changing technology, and managing cash flows amidst food deflation and increased labor costs. […]
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Webinars
| Dec 15, 2018
MyHRConcierge and BenefitMall held a webinar providing answers to common Human Resource questions in order to ensure that your business is compliant in 2019.
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The Shelby Report
| Nov 19, 2018
HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. According to the 2018 Global Study on Occupational Fraud and Abuse performed by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), occupational fraud schemes drain business owners around the world of billions of dollars in revenue each year. The ACFE Report to the Nations is […]
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Time and Attendance
| Nov 19, 2018
By DeAnna Martindale, Director of Sales and Operations, Time Rack You don’t have to be a retailer to feel a little stress around staffing levels as the holiday season approaches. Small and mid-sized businesses of every variety have their own version of the holiday crush, managing a blizzard of requests for time off amid other […]
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The Shelby Report
| Oct 22, 2018
HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. Most of us experienced or witnessed bullying on the playground as kids, but many small and medium business owners are unaware of how prevalent bullying currently is in the workplace, and how corrosive it can be to the work […]
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Press Releases
| Oct 10, 2018
New Marketing Leader Brings B2B Marketing Experience, Broader Work Perspective to Role RIDGELAND, Miss. (10/04/18) – MyHRConcierge (MyHRC), a leader in human resources and workforce management solutions, hired Jennifer Tomlinson in September as its Marketing Director. Ms. Tomlinson brings a wide range of experience in B2B marketing to the role, along with a broad perspective […]
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Events
| Oct 08, 2018
Quickly maximize timely deliverables for real-time schemas. Dramatically maintain clicks-and-mortar solutions without functional solutions.
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Labor Law Posters
| Sep 21, 2018
Order Updated, Compliant Federal and State Labor Law Posters Below is a chart outlining the labor law poster updates for August and September 2018. If you have a need to update your labor poster, you can CLICK HERE to order an updated Federal and State compliant poster. Status Codes M = Mandatory Update Required Non […]
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The Shelby Report
| Sep 19, 2018
HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. Many independent grocers we’ve spoken with have either recently purchased or will soon be purchasing new stores. Whether you are evaluating a potential acquisition or preparing for a merger, HR (human resources) is a crucial, yet often overlooked, consideration. […]
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Webinars
| Aug 15, 2018
Watch our COBRA Compliance webinar that provides insight into 4 common mistakes business owners make when administering COBRA benefits.
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State Law Updates
| Aug 15, 2018
MyHRConcierge updates our list of state employment law changes for July 2018. Some of these changes include minimum wage hikes and updates to policies on family and medical leave, pregnancy accommodations, immigration, and franchisee rules.
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Labor Law Posters
| Aug 15, 2018
Below is a chart outlining the labor law poster updates for June and July 2018. If you have a need to update your labor poster, you can CLICK HERE to order an updated Federal and State compliant poster. Status Codes: M = Mandatory Update Required Non = Non-Mandatory Update Date State Poster Updated Content Changed Status Jul-18 TX Notification […]
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Workforce Management
| Aug 15, 2018
HR & Benefits News: Key To Success – Hire & Keep The Best People HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. It’s no secret, hiring and keeping workers has significant impact on independent grocers. Its impact is second only to “competition from other retailers” say independent grocers […]
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Press Releases
| Aug 15, 2018
COBRACompli™ Touch-Free Service for Brokers and Their Clients Ridgeland, Mississippi (8/16/18) – MyHRConcierge (MyHRC) has announced its partnership with Employee Navigator, a leading benefits and HR software provider. Brokers and others who license Employee Navigator’s software can now offer Touch-Free COBRACompli to ease COBRA worries for their small-mid-sized clients. COBRACompli, a monthly subscription service available […]
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Partnerships
| Aug 07, 2018
Execupay and MyHRConcierge are partnering to offer COBRA compliance and Unemployment Insurance Claims Services to Execupay’s network of 150 payroll and HR service providers that serve more than 1 million employees across the U.S for a set monthly fee.
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The Shelby Report
| Jul 19, 2018
Taking steps to proactively manage your tax rate for SUI (State Unemployment Insurance) can help you control unemployment taxes costs.
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MHRC Services
| Jul 09, 2018
When Chris Cooley and John Yerger decided to combine their business and financial expertise and create an HR outsourcing company almost 10 years ago, they knew how much time and energy small and midsize businesses devoted to managing their human resources needs. But they also knew that it wasn’t enough to offer specialized expertise in […]
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COBRA
| Jul 09, 2018
MyHRConcierge has announced the rollout of COBRACompli, a next-level COBRA compliance service that independent payroll providers and brokers can deliver to their small to medium business clients across the U.S.
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COBRA
| Jul 09, 2018
MyHRConcierge is launching COBRACompli, a monthly subscription service that makes it more affordable for business owners to effectively handle complex compliance and administration details required by Federal COBRA laws.
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State Law Updates
| Jul 09, 2018
As part of our effort to keep you abreast of changes in state laws, we have outlined below certain law changes that were noted in June 2018 that might be of interest. The list below is not a complete list of all state law changes. Therefore, we recommend you discuss any specific issues your company may […]
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IRS Updates
| Jun 18, 2018
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee was created to help fund research that provides patients, caregivers, employers and policy makers information to make more informed health decisions. The fee is effective for 2012-2019. The PCORI fee is the responsibility of the insurer. The insurer must file the IRS Form 720 and pay the fee […]
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Federal Law Updates
| Jun 15, 2018
HR & Benefits News: Feds Step Up I-9 Audits – Be Ready Editor’s note: HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. It’s The Law “All U.S. Employers must ensure proper completion of Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States. This includes citizens and […]
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State Law Updates
| Jun 07, 2018
As part of our effort to keep you abreast of changes in state laws, we have outlined below certain law changes that were noted in May 2018 that might be of interest. The list below is not a complete list of all state law changes. Therefore, we recommend you discuss any specific issues your company […]
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Federal Law Updates
| May 21, 2018
There are strict rules about how and when to use E-Verify, the federal web-based program that confirms the eligibility of employees to work in the US.
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Federal Law Updates
| May 21, 2018
IR-2018-113, May 4, 2018 WASHINGTON — With many businesses facing a tight job market, the Internal Revenue Service reminds employers to check out a valuable tax credit available to them for hiring long-term unemployment recipients and other categories of workers with employment barriers. During National Small Business Week — April 29 to May 5 — […]
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Affordable Care Act
| May 17, 2018
Believing rumors about The Affordable Care Act can be costly for grocers. For example, many companies mistakenly believed that ACA wouldn’t be enforced, but the IRS has recently started sending out penalty letters for the 2015 tax year. We have heard of penalties ranging from $40,000 to upwards of $2 million.
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Events
| Apr 17, 2018
Demonstrates Commitment to Independent Payroll Providers and Their SMB Customers Ridgeland, Mississippi (4/18/18) – MyHRConcierge (MHRC) has joined The Payroll Group (TPG) as associate member and is serving as a key sponsor for the 2018 TPG Annual Conference being held May 2- 4 in Hollywood, CA. MyHRConcierge will showcase its Independent Payroll Provider Partner Program during the 3-day TPG […]
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COBRA
| Apr 10, 2018
COBRA errors can cost employers at least $300 a day if not properly administered. See 3 common COBRA errors employers make and how to avoid them.
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Employee Benefits
| Mar 15, 2018
Editor’s note: HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. Independents face so many conflicting choices about employee health benefits. It’s crucial to control escalating benefits expense, but if you reduce benefits or cut hours, you risk losing workers, customers and profits. There’s a better way, and I […]
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The Shelby Report
| Mar 02, 2018
Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors and author of The Shelby Report’s HR & Benefits News column, will present a working session called “Stop Rolling the Dice with Employee Health Benefits,” on Feb. 11 at the NGA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The session, one of four taking place at the show, will focus on helping independent grocers attract and […]
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The Shelby Report
| Mar 02, 2018
We hear three common myths about employment regulations as we work with independent grocers. Believing these myths could sink a small to medium-sized business. This “myth busters” chart can help independents recognize and avoid employment practices that put them at significant financial risk. Read more at: HR & Benefits News: Myth Busters—Avoid Risky Employment Practices
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IRS Updates
| Mar 02, 2018
The IRS has issued the updated 2018 Form W-4. The IRS previously stated that taxpayers can continue to use the old 2017 Form W-4 for 30 days after the new form was issued. The new Form W-4 was designed to take into account the changes made by the new tax law passed in late 2017. Some […]
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| Feb 07, 2018
Affirms Commitment to Independent Payroll Providers and Their SMB Customers MyHRConcierge is serving as a gold sponsor for the 2018 Independent Payroll Provider Association (IPPA) Sales & Marketing Conference being held February 19-21 in Las Vegas. The company will showcase its Independent Payroll Provider Partner Program during the 3-day IPPA conference. “Many independent payroll providers […]
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Events
| Feb 02, 2018
Workshop Helps Independent Grocers Attract Workers and Profits “Stop Rolling the Dice with Employee Health Benefits,” a working session, will focus on helping independent grocers attract and keep valuable workers while improving profitability. This is one of 4 FMS Financial Symposium sessions on Sunday, February 11, 2018 during the National Grocers Association (NGA) Show in […]
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The Shelby Report
| Jan 26, 2018
Editor’s note: HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. The Employer Shared Responsibility Provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) penalizes employers who either do not offer (healthcare) coverage or do not offer coverage which meets minimum value and affordability standards. These penalties apply to firms with […]
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Alerts
| Jan 26, 2018
As of the date of this posting, the 2018 Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate (W4) has not yet been released. A draft of the proposed form can be found HERE. Until the 2018 version of the W4 is released, continue utilizing the 2017 W4. If you should have any questions, please contact us at sales@myhrconcierge.com.
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Alerts
| Jan 26, 2018
On January 11, the Internal Revenue Service released the updated income-tax withholding tables for 2018. These tables are adjusted to take into account the changes included in the tax reform law. Employers should begin utilizing these withholding tables as soon as possible. However, they must begin being used no later than February 15, 2018. The Internal Revenue […]
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Affordable Care Act
| Dec 22, 2017
The IRS has extended the ACA Reporting deadline for forms 1095-B and 1095-C until March 2nd, 2018. Other due dates remain the same.
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Federal Law Updates
| Dec 18, 2017
Currently, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires individuals to be covered under a health plan that provides at least Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC). This is commonly referred to as the Individual Mandate. If an individual fails to maintain coverage that meets the MEC requirement, they are subject to a penalty. Under the new proposed tax […]
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The Shelby Report
| Dec 18, 2017
Editor’s note: HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. Stories of accused sexual harassers like Harvey Weinstein, Charlie Rose, Bill O’Reilly, Matt Lauer and others appear daily in the media. More than ever before, grocers are at risk if they don’t have the right sexual harassment policies […]
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Federal Law Updates
| Dec 15, 2017
The IRS has released a small increase in the standard mileage rates for business use, driving for medical reasons, and moving purposes.
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Our Thoughts
| Dec 15, 2017
Stories of accused sexual harassers like Harvey Weinstein, Charlie Rose, Bill O’Reilly, Matt Lauer, and others appear daily in the media. More than ever before, grocers are at risk if they don’t have the right sexual harassment policies and procedures in place. Sexual Harassment Costs Sexual harassment can cost grocers millions of dollars in settlements […]
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Labor Law Posters
| Dec 15, 2017
Learn about the mandatory updates to 2018 Labor Law Posters for employers. MyHRConcierge provides labor law posters that keep businesses compliant.
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The Shelby Report
| Nov 20, 2017
Editor’s note: HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. Myth: Independent grocers really don’t need employee handbooks…no one reads them anyway. Reality: An employee handbook can help protect grocers who face lawsuits or discrimination charges if it’s up-to-date and well-written. Grocers of all sizes need a current employee handbook. If you […]
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Webinars
| Nov 16, 2017
Chris Cooley, founder of MyHRConcierge, walks you through details you’ll need to create a formal employee engagement plan that links job requirements to the hiring and evaluation process.
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Affordable Care Act
| Nov 10, 2017
Meet ACA Compliance Requirements for the 2017 Tax Year On October 13, 2017, the IRS stated it will not accept electronically filed tax returns for tax year 2017 filed in 2018 where the taxpayer does not address the health coverage requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In addition, returns filed on paper that do not […]
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Our Thoughts
| Nov 09, 2017
Many times employees believe their social media posts are protected by the First Amendment. However, this is not the case.
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Affordable Care Act
| Nov 06, 2017
The IRS anticipates notifying Applicable Large Employers, or employers that met the threshold of having to comply with the Employer Mandate, of their potential liabilities under the Employer Mandate for the calendar year 2015 in late 2017.
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The Shelby Report
| Oct 16, 2017
With an Annual Benefits Plan Review, employers can make sure they are offering benefits their employees want and identify areas to lower costs.
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Affordable Care Act
| Oct 12, 2017
The President signed an Executive Order with the intent to bring sweeping changes to the health insurance industry. The Executive Order focuses on three primary areas: Expanding Association Health Plans (AHP) Within 60 days from the date of the Executive Order, the Secretary of Labor shall consider proposing regulations or revising guidance to expand access to AHPs. […]
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The Shelby Report
| Oct 11, 2017
MyHRConcierge Co-Founder Chris Cooley was recently quoted for an article regarding the Employee Retention Credit Available For Storm-Affected Businesses.
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Federal Law Updates
| Oct 09, 2017
The Ninth Circuit Court has ruled liability waivers on an employee’s background check Disclosure and Authorization forms a violation of the FCRA. Is your Disclosure and Authorization form out of compliance?
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Federal Law Updates
| Oct 09, 2017
Employers who are victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria may qualify for a new tax credit that pays for retaining employees while inoperable.
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