U.S. State Updates

State Updates California The Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) has updated the San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance (SF PPLO) poster for the first time since 2020. The new poster reflects recent changes to the CA Paid Family Leave program effective...

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...

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. Dual-income families are now the norm, with both partners participating...

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.

On-demand Webinars

Voluntary Plans Explained

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

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...

Policy Updates

U.S. State Updates

U.S. State Updates

State Updates California The Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) has updated the San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance (SF PPLO) poster for the first time since 2020. The new poster reflects recent changes to the CA Paid Family Leave program effective...

U.S. State and Canada 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

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

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

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,...

Leave Trends

Articles

A Snapshot of Progressive Leave and Care

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...