Coronavirus

Senate Bill (SB) 114

February 9, 2022

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…

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…

Preparing the Workplace for Another Challenging Year

December 27, 2021

Southland Data Processing

Human Resources

business, Coronavirus, HR, retention

As we enter the new year, the risks of COVID-19 may recede, but the trauma, pain, and disruptions of these past two years will still be with us. Whatever the cause, many of us are experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions.…

eAlert: OSHA Vaccine-or-Test Mandate is Back with New Deadlines

December 20, 2021

Southland Data Processing

Regulatory Compliance

business, compliance, Coronavirus, HR, SDPConnect

In a somewhat surprising turn of events, a three-judge panel from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted the stay on the OSHA vaccine-or-test mandate (the Emergency Temporary Standard, or ETS), which applies to employers with 100 or more…

3 Things To Know For This Year’s Holiday Party

December 13, 2021

Southland Data Processing

Human Resources

Coronavirus, Holiday, HR

Wondering what you should do about this year’s holiday party? With the new Omicron variant on the rise, CAL-OSHA guidelines still in place, and plenty of HR questions to go around, here are the top 3 things you should know…

OSHA’s New COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS)

November 9, 2021

Southland Data Processing

Regulatory Compliance

compliance, Coronavirus, HR, safety

On September 9, 2021, President Biden unveiled his new COVID-19 Action Plan. This included a Vaccine Mandate for employers with 100+ employees, pending further guidance via OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS). That guidance has finally arrived–and with it even more…

Understanding President Biden’s New Vaccine Mandate

October 11, 2021

Southland Data Processing

Regulatory Compliance

compliance, Coronavirus, HR, OSHA

On September 9, President Joe Biden announced a new six-pronged approach the administration will undertake to further combat COVID-19. A key component of this new strategy is vaccine mandates for certain workers. Wondering what this latest development means for your…

5 Employer Questions About COVID Vaccinations

August 9, 2021

Southland Data Processing

Human Resources

Coronavirus, Employee, HR, management, safety, SDPConnect, technology, workflows

Vaccines, masks, and mandates–oh my! With daily updates coming out about the increased dangers of the COVID-19 Delta Variant, the CDC and workplaces across the country are again reviewing their policies to keep workers safe. In this article, our HR Team…

How to Build the Perfect Masking Policy

May 31, 2021

Southland Data Processing

Human Resources

business, compliance, Coronavirus, Employee, HR

Note: State and local laws are changing rapidly. Employers may be subject to state and local mask mandates, state and local COVID-19 workplace safety guidance, and industry-specific guidance. Local and state safety guidance is outside the scope of our services,…

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COBRA Notices

May 24, 2021

Southland Data Processing

Benefits

arpa, cobra, compliance, Coronavirus

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) recently gained attention in the business community due to provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) creating COBRA subsidies. Here’s what you need to know about the program enhancements and how they…

Coronavirus

Senate Bill (SB) 114

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

Preparing the Workplace for Another Challenging Year

eAlert: OSHA Vaccine-or-Test Mandate is Back with New Deadlines

3 Things To Know For This Year’s Holiday Party

OSHA’s New COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS)

Understanding President Biden’s New Vaccine Mandate

5 Employer Questions About COVID Vaccinations

How to Build the Perfect Masking Policy

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COBRA Notices

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