Federal and State Updates
Federal Updates Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Last month, the House of Representatives passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act with bipartisan support. The bill would require private employers (with more than 15 employees) and public sector employers to make...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and State Updates
California AB 890 was signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 29, 2020. The law expands the role of nurse practitioners and allows them to practice independently without physician oversight. Currently, nurse practitioners may only certify disability after they...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and State Updates
California Governor Newsom has been a busy guy. Yesterday, he signed into law SB 1383 which makes noteworthy changes to the Moore-Brown-Roberti Family Rights Act (aka the California Family Rights Act or CFRA). The law is effective January 1, 2021. Here are the notable...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Leave Updates
A Brief Note Today, many of us at The Larkin Company shared our still vivid memories of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. We remember where we were and exactly what we were doing in the very moment that we heard of or witnessed the tragic events of that day, 19...