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In This Issue .
  1. Letter From SDP: 2019 Recap & "20/20" Vision
  2. HR Tool Kit: The 2020 W-4 Quick Guide
  3. Holiday Schedule: MLK Day Payroll Deadlines
  4. How-To: Classifying Independent Contractors Under AB 5
  5. News Desk: 2020 New Years' HR Updates
  6. Compliance Matters: Minimum Wage Increases, 2020 Holiday Calendar, Voiding Checks From Prior Quarters, ACA Processing Updates, Payroll Communications
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2019 Recap & 2020 Vision
Our 2019 Recap & "20/20" Vision .
Happy New Year! As we head into 2020, we wanted to take a minute to recap 2019 and share our "20/20 Vision" for the new year. Last year was full of new additions to SDP's suite of solutions and enhancements to our payroll platform. Read on for a taste of what's in the works for 2020! Read More
QUICK GUIDE: THE 2020
FORM W-4
By Southland Data Processing

Beginning in 2020, employers will need to provide the redesigned Form W-4 to new employees. Here's everything you need to know about the udpated form.

2020 Form W4
HOLIDAY PAYROLL DEADLINES:
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
By Southland Data Processing

MLK Day (Mon., Jan. 20, 2020): Curious how the holiday will affect your payroll? Check the schedule below and adjust processing accordingly!

CLASSIFYING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS UNDER AB 5
By Southland Data Processing

Effective Jan. 1, 2020, California Assembly Bill (AB) 5 codifies the "ABC Test" for Independent Contractor classification. But it also establishes exemptions...

Independent Contractor Classificaitons
NEWS DESK: 2020 NEW YEAR'S HR UPDATES
By Southland Data Processing

The beginning of the year is a critical time for brushing up on new HR updates for 2020. Here are all the updates you need for a successful New Year!

Event Calendar .
Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 10:30 AM PT for our most requested seminar of the year: SDP's Annual Legal Update! Learn More
Compliance Matters .
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES

A number of states increased their minimum wage effective January 1, 2020. Don't forget that SDP will not automatically increase your employee rates. Please make any applicable rate increases in payroll or contact our support team for instructions for making mass changes. Check my minimum wage
2020 HOLIDAY PAYROLL SCHEDULE

Our 2020 Holiday Schedule is up! Remember: if your scheduled payroll falls during the week of a banking holiday, you will need to submit payroll at least one business day earlier than normal for timely direct deposit and delivery. View 2020 Holiday Calendar
VOIDING CHECKS FROM PRIOR QUARTERS

Please be advised that voiding checks in a prior quarter will generally require an amendment to your payroll tax returns to avoid a tax notice. Please contact us at sdp.taxsupport@sdppayroll.com or call (866) 946-2032 if you have any questions or need to void a check for a prior quarter.
ACA PROCESSING UPDATES

SDP ACA makes distributing your 1095-Cs a breeze by printing and mailing them directly to employees. Please note that a $3.00 per form fulfillment fee will be added to your invoice for shipping and handling these forms.
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