News and Updates
State Legislative Updates
U.S. State Updates Louisiana Louisiana is the latest state to amend its pregnancy accommodation law. SB 215 was enacted June 24, 2021 and will go into effect as of August 1,...
COVID-19 and State Updates
U.S. State Updates California Employment Development Department (EDD) The EDD has released its forecast for the 2022 Disability Insurance (DI) Fund. The DI fund provides State...
COVID-19 and State Updates
U.S. Federal Updates Department of Labor - Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is having an “ADA Update” webinar on July 13, 2021 to...
Insights and Events
Upcoming 2021 Changes to Federal, State, and Municipal Laws Related to Absence Management in the US
As we approach the new year, many of the laws we have been discussing will take effect. Our commitment to our partners is to ensure that you have a solid understanding of leave of absence laws and state wage replacement benefits so that you can act and implement 2021 changes with minimal disruption to your organization.
Transitioning the Business Model During a Global Pandemic: A New Normal
When the coronavirus pandemic hit in early 2020, organizations across the world were challenged to transition into a new way of doing business. The Centers of Disease Control (CDC), federal, state and local agencies issued many protective measures over the course of the year. Organizations were challenged with staying in compliance with ever-changing guidelines, while ensuring the safety of their employees and maintaining the productivity and profitability of their businesses.
The Larkin Company (Larkin) was no exception.
Creating ‘A More Perfect Union’: Closing the Inequality Gap in the Workforce
In an ideal world, we live in a utopian society where everyone is equal irrespective of race, economic status, religion, culture, or gender. We strive to build a society where everyone has equal access to education, financial mobility, and mutual respect. Although, we have come a long way as a collective and progressive society, the path before us remains long. Today, during these turbulent times, we are reminded of how much more progress is truly needed to create ‘a more perfect union’.