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California Changes Independent Contractor Test for Some Gig Workers

October 26, 2020

business, compliance, Employee, HR, independent contractor

On September 4, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation (AB 2257) expanding the exemptions to the state’s ABC test. Using this test, employers can determine whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor under California Labor Code,…

Voting Leave Compliance

October 19, 2020

Southland Data Processing

Regulatory Compliance

business, compliance, Employee, HR

Many employers are unaware of state voting leave laws, which we anticipate will be heavily relied upon this year given the challenges presented by the pandemic. Most states require employers to provide at least a few hours off to vote.…

How to Reduce Turnover with Exit Interviews

October 12, 2020

Southland Data Processing

Human Resources

business, Employee, HR, leadership, management, turnover

We’ve had a lot of turnover since the pandemic started and are thinking about doing exit interviews to see if we can find out why. Do you have any suggestions? Exit interviews can be a very useful tool — if…

SDP Employee Spotlight: Christian Gibbs

October 7, 2020

Southland Data Processing

Employee Spotlight

business, Employee, success

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Continuing our SDP Employee Spotlight series, this month we (virtually!) sat down with Regional Sales Director Christian Gibbs to learn more about his role at Southland Data Processing and how he helps businesses identify opportunities to streamline payroll & HR functions…

eAlert: California Expands Family and Medical Leave

October 5, 2020

Southland Data Processing

Regulatory Compliance

business, compliance, Employee, HR

Effective January 1, 2021, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) will apply to employers with 5+ employees. This law requires eligible employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to employees. Additionally, California has amended the law…

eAlert: California Expanded Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19

September 28, 2020

Southland Data Processing

Regulatory Compliance

business, c, compliance, Coronavirus, HR, safety

California has expanded its supplemental paid sick leave to cover many workers who are not entitled to emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Supplemental paid sick leave is sick leave that is…

Payroll Updates: Columbus Day 2020

September 25, 2020

Southland Data Processing

Payroll Updates

Holiday, Payroll

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On Monday, October 12th, the Federal Reserve Bank will be closed in observance of Columbus Day. Although Southland Data Processing will be open, transfers will be pushed back a day for check dates on or after the holiday. Direct deposits…

eAlert: DOL Revises FFCRA Leave Rules

September 21, 2020

Southland Data Processing

Regulatory Compliance

business, c, compliance, Coronavirus, HR, safety

In response to a court ruling in early August that invalidated certain regulations by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) related to leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the DOL has released revised regulations. We have outlined…

Quarter-End Payroll Reminders

September 16, 2020

Southland Data Processing

Regulatory Compliance

compliance, money, Payroll, tax

Reminder: Quarter-End Payroll Reminders As you prepare to process your last payroll of the quarter, don’t forget to submit any quarter-end adjustments to Southland Data Processing. The deadline to notify SDP to put your account on hold is October 2,…

Leadership: Pandemic-Style

September 14, 2020

Southland Data Processing

Applicant Tracking Systems, Human Resources

business, leadership, management, success

No one knows what the workplace is going to look like in three months. COVID-19 continues to spread. School reopening and attendance plans remain tenuous. Further action from Congress is uncertain. Official rules from the Department of Labor might even…

California Changes Independent Contractor Test for Some Gig Workers

Voting Leave Compliance

How to Reduce Turnover with Exit Interviews

SDP Employee Spotlight: Christian Gibbs

eAlert: California Expands Family and Medical Leave

eAlert: California Expanded Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19

Payroll Updates: Columbus Day 2020

eAlert: DOL Revises FFCRA Leave Rules

Quarter-End Payroll Reminders

Leadership: Pandemic-Style

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