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Ten Tips for Writing a Great Employee Newsletter

March 9, 2022

Employee newsletters have come a long way. Gone are the days of distributing the paper copy, to be sure. With Intranets, email, and messaging platforms, the delivery has certainly progressed. However, one aspect still rings true. Content is key and…

Avoid Age Discrimination in the Workplace

March 4, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Human Resources, Workforce Management

compliance, HR, labor

Age discrimination, also known as ageism, means treating people differently because of their age, or less favorably. This commonly happens in the workplace when an employer shows favoritism for a younger worker over an older worker. Age discrimination is unlawful…

5 Ways to Inspire Workforce Loyalty

March 1, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Human Resources, Workforce Management

company culture, Employee, HR

Increased turnover in the workplace is on the rise. The demand for quality candidates and the availability of open positions throughout many industries is inspiring (otherwise loyal) employees to pursue a new career, a promotion, start a new business of…

Exempt Versus Non-Exempt Employee Status

February 25, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Human Resources, Regulatory Compliance

California, compliance, Employee, HR, labor

Employee exempt or non-exempt status is a critical issue that California employers must get right. If an employee is incorrectly classified as exempt, there are benefits to which the employee is entitled that may cause California Labor Code violations. The…

Quarter-End Payroll Reminders

February 23, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Regulatory Compliance

compliance, Payroll

Reminder: Quarter-End Payroll Reminders Q1-22 As you prepare to process your last payroll of the quarter, don’t forget to submit any quarter-end adjustments to Southland Data Processing by March 29, 2022. After March 29, corrections cannot be processed until all returns…

Senate Bill (SB) 114

February 9, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Business

business, Coronavirus, HR

Senate Bill (SB) 114 requires employers with 26 or more employees to provide up to 80 hours of supplemental paid sick leave for qualifying COVID-19 related reasons. The bill was introduced as AB 84 on February 2, 2022, signed by…

Payroll Updates: Presidents Day 2022

February 7, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Payroll Updates

Holiday, Payroll

On Monday, February 21st, we will celebrate Presidents Day in honor of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and our other presidents, past and present. As we reflect and remember the individuals who have sat at the head of this country over…

Managing Mobile Employees On The Go

February 4, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Human Resources, Regulatory Compliance, Workforce Management

HR, Payroll, timekeeping

Millions of small businesses rely on mobile employees. There has never been more and the number of mobile workers in the U.S. will reach 93.5 million by 2024 and account for 60% of the total workforce. It’s no wonder mobile…

OSHA Withdraws Vaccine-or-Test ETS

January 27, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Business, Human Resources

business, HR

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has withdrawn its vaccine-or-test Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for employers with 100 or more employees. This is the official end of the ETS—employers do not need to comply with it. OSHA is still…

OSHA Seeks Permanent Vaccine-or-Testing Rule, Shelves Temporary Directive

January 25, 2022

Southland Data Processing

Business

business, Coronavirus

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is withdrawing its emergency temporary standard (ETS) that would have required by Feb. 9 that large businesses ensure employees are vaccinated against the coronavirus or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. To view the entire…

Ten Tips for Writing a Great Employee Newsletter

Avoid Age Discrimination in the Workplace

5 Ways to Inspire Workforce Loyalty

Exempt Versus Non-Exempt Employee Status

Quarter-End Payroll Reminders

Senate Bill (SB) 114

Payroll Updates: Presidents Day 2022

Managing Mobile Employees On The Go

OSHA Withdraws Vaccine-or-Test ETS

OSHA Seeks Permanent Vaccine-or-Testing Rule, Shelves Temporary Directive

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