HR

Understanding the ADA: Key Concepts

November 2, 2020

If you weren’t familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) before the pandemic, you probably are by now. The ADA has been a major reference point for COVID-19 response. For example, with the confidentiality of medical information (like employee…

California Changes Independent Contractor Test for Some Gig Workers

October 26, 2020

Southland Data Processing

Regulatory Compliance

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…

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…

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…

SDP Employee Spotlight: Brett Strauss, Esq.

September 13, 2020

Southland Data Processing

Employee Spotlight

business, Employee, HR, success

If you’ve been following Southland Data Processing for awhile now, then you know that typically we highlight one of our clients each month in our SDP Client Spotlight. This month, we’re doing something a little different by highlighting a member…

Alternatives to The Employee Payroll Tax Deferral

September 3, 2020

Southland Data Processing

Human Resources

business, compliance, Coronavirus, HR, success

By: Brett Strauss, Esq. By now most employers are aware of President Trump’s Executive Order from August 8, 2020. This directed the U.S. Department of the Treasury to defer certain payroll tax obligations amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On August…

Successful Return to Work Strategies: Symptom Checks

August 31, 2020

Southland Data Processing

Workforce Management

business, Coronavirus, health, HR, management, risk

Despite careful return-to-work planning, COVID-19 workplace outbreaks are still happening. Even though we are six months into this pandemic! To protect their businesses, employers are searching for ways to keep sick employees from coming to work. Are you in the process…

HR

Understanding the ADA: Key Concepts

California Changes Independent Contractor Test for Some Gig Workers

Voting Leave Compliance

How to Reduce Turnover with Exit Interviews

eAlert: California Expands Family and Medical Leave

eAlert: California Expanded Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19

eAlert: DOL Revises FFCRA Leave Rules

SDP Employee Spotlight: Brett Strauss, Esq.

Alternatives to The Employee Payroll Tax Deferral

Successful Return to Work Strategies: Symptom Checks

Solutions

Education

About

Contact