business

Client Spotlight

business, Payroll, success

Right now, businesses across the country are wondering, “Are we able to reopen? And if so, how do we keep our employees and customers safe?” Vaccine roll-outs are starting to pick up. Stay-at-home orders are lifting. In-person learning is resuming.…

Happy Employee Appreciation Day!

February 22, 2021

business, company culture, Employee, HR, management

Employee Appreciation Day is coming up! Each year on the first Friday in March, businesses take time to celebrate their teams. Not only can this make the office (or virtual office!) a more pleasant place to work. It also contributes…

SDP Client Spotlight: Highpoint Brewing Company

February 1, 2021

Client Spotlight

business, Payroll, success

This month’s Client Spotlight airs one month before the anniversary of last year’s first “Stay At Home” order here in California. While most of us are still reeling from the effects of COVID-19 nearly a year later, we’re also constantly…

PHR Exam Prep Guide

January 11, 2021

business, Employee, HR, success

Was getting your PHR certification on your list of 2021 New Year’s Resolutions? If so, then this is one post you won’t want to miss! The Southland Data Processing team (specifically, our HR team!) understands how difficult the PHR exam…

SDP Employee Spotlight: Cherrise Newman, CPP

January 8, 2021

Employee Spotlight

business, Employee, success

Continuing our SDP Employee Spotlight series, this month we (virtually!) sat down with Director of Operations Cherrise Newman, CPP, to learn more about her role at Southland Data Processing. 1. How long have you been with Southland Data Processing, and what…

COVID Relief Bill: Tax Credits for Paid Leave Extended to March 31

December 28, 2020

Regulatory Compliance

President Trump has signed a new $900 billion COVID-19 Relief Bill. Among other things, the new bill answers the burning question of whether federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave (EFMLA) will be extended. The…

2021 California Legal Updates

December 21, 2020

California has several labor law changes and amendments scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2021. These include mandatory child abuse reporting, expanded crime victim leave, and increased minimum wages and exempt employee salaries. Mandated Reporter Training California has added…

4 Steps to Take When an Employee Is Diagnosed with COVID-19

December 14, 2020

As COVID-19 infection rates continue to climb, it’s imperative that organizations respond quickly when an employee is diagnosed. Here are 4 steps you should take if you have an employee diagnosed with COVID-19. 1. Notify Employees Employees should be notified…

9 Compliance Pitfalls of Remote Work

December 7, 2020

Regulatory Compliance