Policy Updates
The Legislative Landscape Is Moving Fast
We track state legislative sessions year-round. In Q1 2026 alone, 80+ active bills are moving across dozens of states — from PFML and paid sick time to accommodation requirements.
COVID-19 Updates
It’s been a few weeks since our last newsletter and we have quite a bit to cover as the updates keep coming. Have a nice weekend! U.S. Federal Updates Department of Labor - Office of Disability...
COVID-19 and State Updates
U.S. Federal Updates Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) At the beginning of the year, USERRA was amended to extend employment and reemployment rights to members of...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) State and Local Leave Law Updates
As part of our initiative to keep you as updated as possible, we will be posting a comprehensive list of State and Local Coronavirus (COVID-19) Leave Law updates, as necessary. Please use the link...
COVID-19 Updates
U.S. Federal Updates Department of Labor - Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) recently published COVID-19-related blog posts that may be of interest....
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and State Updates
Federal Updates Centers for Disease Control (CDC) The CDC has released interim public health recommendations for those who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. To learn more click here. State Updates...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and State Updates
It’s been one whole year since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic! For some, the year has flown by and for others, the year has been quite a long one. It is...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
U.S. Federal Updates American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 President Biden’s plan to help the nation recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and assist those in need has passed the House of Representatives...
Canada Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
The Larkin Company’s Canada team has been working hard on keeping up to date with the constantly-changing Canada COVID-19 updates. Click the link below to review Canada’s COVID-19 Leaves of Absence...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
State Updates California City of Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti recently revised the Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) Ordinance that was initially issued in April of last year. This order will be in...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) State and Local Leave Law Updates
As part of our initiative to keep you as updated as possible, we will be posting a comprehensive list of State and Local Coronavirus (COVID-19) Leave Law updates, as necessary. Please use the link...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and State Updates
Forget the Super Bowl, happy anniversary to the Family and Medical Leave Act, signed into law on February 5, 1993 by President Clinton! Federal Updates Internal Revenue Service (IRS) For employers...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) State and Local Leave Law Updates
As part of our initiative to keep you as updated as possible, we will be posting a comprehensive list of State and Local Coronavirus (COVID-19) Leave Law updates, as necessary. Please use the link...