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Managing “Work from Anywhere”

June 21, 2022

Remote employees are proving that working from a home office is an effective option to an in-office environment. So much so that the work-from-home culture is transitioning to work-from-anywhere. This may include a second home, while on vacation, visiting family…

Missed Break Payments are Wages

June 17, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Human Resources, Payroll

HR, Payroll

The California Supreme Court ruled that missed break payments are wages. (Naranjo versus Spectrum Security Services, Inc.) In this recent case, the California Supreme Court ruled that the extra pay an employer must pay an employee (should the employee work…

Boost Morale with Team Building

June 13, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Business

company culture

While team building activities may look like games, well-designed events are shown to boost employee morale, enhance engagement and encourage teamwork in the workplace. These activities have a number of benefits including improved communication, motivation, creativity, problem solving, and they…

IRS Increases Mileage Rate for the Remainder of 2022

June 10, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Business

business, HR

June 9, 2022 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022. Taxpayers may use the optional standard mileage rates to calculate the deductible costs of…

Benefits of Pet Insurance

June 10, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Benefits

benefits

70% of U.S. households (about 90.5 million families) own a pet. With that many furry family members, it’s no surprise that pet insurance has been one of the fastest growing coverage options. There are many different types of pet insurance…

Inexpensive Benefits to Help Avoid The Great Resignation

June 6, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Benefits

benefits, HR

The Great Resignation has been dominating headlines and HR meetings for the last two years, leaving employers wondering about the best way to attract and retain employees. Benefits packages, a key reason employees join some companies and not others, have…

Payroll Updates: Independence Day 2022

June 1, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Payroll Updates

Holiday, Payroll

On Monday, July 4, we will celebrate Independence Day (“the Fourth of July”) to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and formation of our great nation. In the midst of the fireworks and festivities, Southland Data Processing would…

Payroll Updates: Juneteenth 2022

June 1, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Payroll Updates

Holiday, Payroll

Last year, Juneteenth National Independence Day became the 12th legal public holiday, celebrating the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans. On that day in 1865, Union soldiers led by Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in the coastal city of Galveston,…

The Hybrid Work Dilemma

June 1, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Business

business, company culture, HR

A recent study conducted by Microsoft found that new peaks in employee productivity are impacting how employees work best. The study, conducted between February 2020 and February 2021, found that the average Microsoft Teams user sent 42% more chat messages…

Avoid Common FMLA Mistakes

May 25, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Business, Human Resources

compliance, HR

Managing an employee’s leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can be a challenge. Many businesses have found out the hard way that making mistakes can result in lawsuits. Whether it’s an oversight by the business owner, an…

Managing “Work from Anywhere”

Missed Break Payments are Wages

Boost Morale with Team Building

IRS Increases Mileage Rate for the Remainder of 2022

Benefits of Pet Insurance

Inexpensive Benefits to Help Avoid The Great Resignation

Payroll Updates: Independence Day 2022

Payroll Updates: Juneteenth 2022

The Hybrid Work Dilemma

Avoid Common FMLA Mistakes

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