by deanaramos | Jan 6, 2023 | Benefits and Pay, Canada, Policy Updates
U.S. Federal Update Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) It was almost two years ago that we last mentioned the PWFA, which is now officially on the books after President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617) on December 29, 2022. The law...
by deanaramos | Dec 5, 2022 | Benefits and Pay, Canada, Policy Updates
U.S. State (and D.C.) Updates California San Francisco A reminder that as of January 1, 2023, full-time employees are entitled to Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) hours equal to the number of hours they work or take paid leave over a two-week period, capped at 80...
by Larkin Team | Sep 30, 2022 | Benefits and Pay, Canada, COVID19, Policy Updates
U.S. State (and D.C.) Updates California New Legislation Governor Newsom is keeping us busy as he signed into law the bills that we were monitoring (see this newsletter): AB 152 has been signed and extends the COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) through...
by Larkin Team | Aug 22, 2022 | Benefits and Pay, Canada, COVID19, Policy Updates
The Larkin Company & Synopsys Webinar – Last Call! 70% of your employees are caring for a dependent – either a child or an older adult and may take a LOA as a result. Kerstin Aiello, Director of North America Benefits at Synopsys, will explain which...
by aliacoleman | Jul 29, 2022 | Benefits and Pay, Canada, COVID19, Policy Updates
U.S. Federal Updates Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Earlier this week, the ADA achieved its 32nd anniversary. The landmark civil rights law, signed by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990, requires equal opportunity for people with disabilities and an...
by aliacoleman | Jun 17, 2022 | Benefits and Pay, Canada, COVID19, Policy Updates
U.S. State Updates Alabama Quick reminder that the Adoption Promotion Act goes into effect on July 1, 2022. To read the details regarding, please refer to our previous newsletter. California San Francisco It’s been over a year since the San Francisco Public Health...
