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31. Employee Retention – How To Screen for the Good Hire

In this episode we speak with Kim Lewis of MyHRScreens about employee retention and uncover the ways to ensure we are running the correct background checks to avoid costly turnover. 

30. Explaining Pay Transparency Laws – What Employers Should Know

Chris Cooley and HR expert Emily Frederick discuss pay transparency laws including what some states are requiring and how employers can prepare for pay transparency compliance. Timestamps: 1:24  What does pay transparency mean for an employer? 1:45  What is the goal of pay transparency?2:12  Why is it important to address pay inequity from an employer standpoint?4:10  Consequences for employers if they don't comply?7:04  Examples of the transparency process.8:30  Multi-state hiring and how it is affected by pay equity and pay transparency laws.

29. All About ACA 2022 Reporting for 2023.

In this episode Chris Cooley talks in detail about ACA reporting, including common misconceptions, affordability details and penalties.More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.comTimestamps:1:25 About ACA Reporting common misconceptions6:15  When are 1095 forms due this year?13:35 All about affordability. Should you "Pay or Play?"17:36 About penalities for 2023. What if I don't comply?

28. You Can Still Receive Employee Retention Tax Credits. Don’t Miss This!

Josh Brubaker with CTI joins Chris to discuss Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC) and how employers can still take advantage of these lucrative credits.More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.comTimestamps:3:05  Background on Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC). A look back at when this started and why. 4:56  How much money is this? Is it worth it? Yes, this is why...9:06  Who is a good candidate? 

27. Discussing Senior Living Industry Background Checks

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. Timestamps: 2:39  What is the benefit of a comprehensive background check for the senior living industry?3:44  Suzy discusses the specific screening tests she chooses and why. 5:26 How to operate within state mandated requirements, and why it is important to add a Federal check as well. 7:40  FBI fingerprints. Why they can't be the only background check you run.10:20 Why it is important to partner with your screening company to benefit more.12:38  The importance of easy background screening technology while hiring times are tough!

26. Behind the 6th District Court Decision to Approve the OSHA ETS Vaccine Mandate

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.

25. Next Steps? Legal POV on the OSHA/ETS Including The 5th Circuit Court Stay Order.

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. 

24. Part 2. Jan 4 OSHA ETS. Is This You? A Deep Dive Into The Details Of Who This Affects

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.

23. Now What? Part 1. Accepting The OSHA ETS Vaccination Mandate For Businesses 100+

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. 

22. Steps Employers Can Take Now To Prepare For Biden’s Upcoming Vaccine & Testing 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 communicate and enforce consequence for results.Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com for more information or email ccooley@myhrconcierge.com with questions. Timestamps:2:17 As an employer, what am I supposed to do to get ready?5:34. Logistic challenges for the employer with this mandate6:40 Communication about procedures to employees and why this is important9:45 Confidentiality of private health information11:20  How education can protect employers and help employees14:20 What are reasonable excuses? Discussing Reasonable Accommodations  for the vaccine or testing