The MyHRBuzz Podcast tackles topics relevant to the world of Human Resources, ranging from Federal compliance to workplace culture.
Learn MoreHR & 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
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. […]
Watch our COBRA Compliance webinar that provides insight into 4 common mistakes business owners make when administering COBRA benefits.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Taking steps to proactively manage your tax rate for SUI (State Unemployment Insurance) can help you control unemployment taxes costs.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 — […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Updated August 7, 2023 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, employers are at risk if they don’t have a compliant sexual harassment policy and related procedures in place. Sexual Harassment Costs Sexual harassment can cost employers […]
Learn about the mandatory updates to 2018 Labor Law Posters for employers. MyHRConcierge provides labor law posters that keep businesses compliant.
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 […]
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.
Many times employees believe their social media posts are protected by the First Amendment. However, this is not the case.
With an Annual Benefits Plan Review, employers can make sure they are offering benefits their employees want and identify areas to lower costs.
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. […]
MyHRConcierge Co-Founder Chris Cooley was recently quoted for an article regarding the Employee Retention Credit Available For Storm-Affected Businesses.
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?
Employers who are victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria may qualify for a new tax credit that pays for retaining employees while inoperable.
