On-demand Webinars
Voluntary Plans Explained
SDI tax changes hit your employees hard in 2024 and there’s no relief in sight in 2025. In our latest webinar, we’ll show you how Voluntary Plans can help you flip the script…
Navigating New Leave Laws
Ever feel like staying compliant is a moving target? As 2024 introduces sweeping legislative changes, staying ahead is more crucial than ever. This on-demand webinar strips away the complexity of...
Crack the FMLA Code
What do most professionals get wrong about their Family Medical Leave programs? This webinar delves into common pitfalls and the strategies you need to avoid them. Enrich your HR toolkit with...
Policy Updates
U.S. State and Canada Updates
U.S. State Updates California The Employment Development Department has released an updated version of the DE 2511 brochure for the Paid Family Leave program. As a reminder, this brochure should only be provided to new hires and those employees who request a leave of...
U.S. State, District, and Canada Updates
State and District Updates San Francisco, California Paid Parental Leave Ordinance (PPLO) For our San Francisco clients, the OLSE has confirmed that the PPLO wage cap for 2025 will be decreasing to $2,402 from 2024’s cap of $2,700. Additionally, you can find the...
Paid Sick Leave Updates
There have been quite a few updates to paid sick leave laws recently, with some changes to established laws and some new laws – you could say paid sick leave is “trending”! While The Larkin Company doesn’t administer paid sick leave, we want to make sure you are aware...
U.S. and Canada Updates
State Updates California The Employment Development Department (EDD) has announced that the maximum weekly benefit for the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program, which includes Paid Family Leave benefits, will increase from $1,620 to $1,681 for 2025. As a reminder,...
California EDD Update
California Employment Development Department (EDD) The EDD has provided a partial update for 2025 for the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program, which includes Paid Family Leave (PFL). Contribution rate: 1.2% (increased from 1.1%) Voluntary Plan Assessment Rate of...
Leave Trends
State of Progressive Leave and Care
Get ahead of the curve with data gathered from 50+ leading organizations, and explore insights that will help you shape your benefit strategy, and improve retention and recruitment.
Navigating New Leave Laws
Ever feel like staying compliant is a moving target? As 2024 introduces sweeping legislative changes, staying ahead is more crucial than ever. This on-demand webinar strips away the complexity of...
Articles
A Snapshot of Progressive Leave and Care
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, progressive leave and care programs are no longer just a nice-to-have—they’re a critical component of effective HR strategy. As companies strive to attract and...
CASDI Explained: How employers can protect wages from CA SDI tax increases
No matter how sunny the Golden State is, California employees may be feeling an ominous chill when looking at their take-home pay lately. Yes, the cold hand of the tax man arrived in, with changes...
Evolving demographics: How employers can enhance benefits to meet workforce needs
The numbers don’t lie – the modern workforce is undergoing dramatic demographic shifts. We’re seeing an aging population, with more people balancing caregiving for both children and aging parents....
