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In this episode, we talk about employee screening in the Senior Living industry. Chris  and Kim talk with our guest Suzy Hansmann, Sr. Vice President of Human Resources at Grace Management, Inc. about the importance of using the right process for background checks in the Senior Living industry. Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com for more information or email ccooley@myhrconcierge.com with questions...

As the news of the OSHA Vaccine Mandate for Employers spreads, host Chris Cooley explains  about the status of the large employer vaccination and testing mandate after the Sixth Circuit’s ruling. We also discuss next steps and what employers should be doing now to get ready to implement the mandate.

Discussing the legal angle and new updates on OSHA’s Covid-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard with Wendy Shelton a labor and employment attorney with Nippes, Healy and Gault. We discuss what the recent 5th Circuit Court’s stay order means and what next legal steps are anticipated.  

Part 2 of our Join Chris Cooley as he breaks down how to determine if you meet the 100 employee threshold for the OSHA ETS Vaccination Mandate.

As large businesses receive news of the mandatory Jan 4 deadline for COVID-19 vaccination, this creates many questions. Chris Cooley breaks down some of these FAQ's and prepares us for the ramifications of the mandate. 

In this podcast, Chris discusses with HR professional John Yerger about steps for employers to reduce risk prior to vaccination & testing Mandate. Employers must develop a logistical plan to comply with OSHA's new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), for example  who will pay for the testing, how will scheduling work, what to do while waiting for results, how to track results, and how to commun...

In this short podcast, we talk candidly with background check expert, Kim Lewis, about hiring and screening for the healthcare industry – beyond just drug testing, including the big difference in the FBI database search vs. a more comprehensive advanced healthcare screening package and ongoing monitoring. Read more in our article HERE . More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com Bookmark...

Introducing Long-Haul Covid . In this episode learn how this has been affecting the workplace. Did you know employees that have lingering COVID symptoms after testing negative can be protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act? Join Chris as he talks with John Yerger of MyHRConcierge about how employers can protect when employees have these lingering symptoms. Read more in our article HERE...

Are you an employer struggling with how to communicate your COVID policies ? Join Chris as he talks with John Yerger of MyHRConcierge about what you need to know about implementing a COVID vaccination policy. Read our supporting article as well. Click HERE. More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com Bookmarks: 1:43    Do employers need a vaccination policy? 3:08    Has FDA approval chang...

In this episode, Chris will  talk with labor attorney Wendy Shelton, of Nippes Healy & Gault on the issue of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in regards specifically to gender identity and acknowledgment in the work place. We look at ethical and legally compliant treatment  of gender recognition in the workplace. More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com

In this episode we talk with John Yerger of MyHRConcierge regarding ways to increase your success when contesting unemployment claims. We will review how to best document responses, procedures and other ways to ensure you are put in the best place to win your cases. More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com    

We welcome Kim Lewis, of MyHRScreens to discuss why adverse action is important to prevent costly and resource-draining adverse action litigation. By doing accurate and careful employee screening you can prevent costly mistakes. More HR or Employee Screening Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com

Many employers are struggling with what they can and can’t do as the COVID-19 becomes more prevalent and how to navigate new CDC guidance. Join us as we speak with Bill Gault with Nippes, Healy & Gault PLLC to learn what employers can and can not do related to the COVID-19 vaccine. More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com  

Social media screening is more than just stalking Facebook, or Tik Tok. There are important things to consider in order to screen for social media, so that you can avoid adverse action litigation and costly mistakes. More HR or Employee Screening Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com

Kim Lewis of MyHRScreens, discusses important FCRA expectations and avoiding adverse action lawsuits by screening with an extra step. More HR or Screening Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com  

Josh Brubaker with CTI joins us to answer questions about the changes to the Employee Retention Credit included in the American Rescue Plan Act More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com

Chris Cooley, of MyHRConcierge, answers questions related to COBRA, due to the American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA) and the subsidy provisions related to ARPA. Some of these questions include: Who is eligible, How am I reimbursed, and Who has to pay? More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com

At the end of 2020, the Employee Retention Credit was modified by Congress to make it easier for companies to utilize the credit (even if you received a PPP loan). In this episode, we speak with Josh Brubaker of CTI, about who is eligible for the credit, how much they can be worth and how the credit interacts with other tax incentives. More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com  

In this episode, we'll talk with Kim Lewis, of MyHRScreens, about issues that can arise with an employer if they choose not to screen a potential employee. We will also discuss how to avoid this risk. More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com

Can your business require employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine? What are the business’s risks if you do? What if an employee refuses to take the vaccine?  Join us as we speak with Bill Gault with Nippes, Healy & Gault PLLC to learn what employers can and can not do related to the COVID-19 vaccine. More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com

Confused about the new stimulus bill? What changed in early 2021? MyHRConcierge owners John Yerger and Chris Cooley outline the HR related areas that are included - and excluded - from the latest stimulus bill. (Recorded 1.19.2021)

In this episode, we visit once again with Misty Baker, Director of Compliance and Governmental Affairs for BenefitMall. We will discuss the CA vs. TX Supreme Court case and how it could potentially affect the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and healthcare going forward. More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com

In this episode, we'll talk with John Yerger, of MyHRConcierge and MyHRScreens, regarding wrapping up the end of the year in HR. In a year unlike any other, we discuss wrapping up 2020 in compliance, with considerations on an HR Healthcheck, including various priorities you'll want to hear about. Get your ducks in a row to enter into 2021 with compliance. More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrcon...

In this episode we talk to Josh Thomas, Head of mid-market operations and sales and support at Benefitmall about why offering Human Resource services are a must for service bureaus to compete. This is proven when looking at national Service Bureaus who continue to expand their offerings. Today we are going to discuss how independent payroll providers can add these additional services to stay compe...

Chris Cooley interviews Kim Lewis,  Client Development Manager for MyHRScreens, a leading background check and employee screening company. Kim sheds light on how investing in employee screening can save you money and a nightmare on the backend. More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com