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California EDD Update
Oct 31, 2024
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)....
Federal and State Updates
Oct 18, 2024
Federal Update Internal Revenue Service (IRS) As we near the end of the year, we wanted to remind employers who offer work-life referral benefits of the following: Employers can claim a credit of up...
Local, State, and Canada Updates
Sep 27, 2024
Local Update San Francisco For employers operating in San Francisco (city and county), the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) is having a webinar on October 23, 2024 from 9:00am - 2:00pm...
U.S. and Canada Updates
Aug 16, 2024
State and Local Updates District of Columbia Mayor Bowser recently signed a bill that will amend certain employment laws, including the DC Universal Paid Leave (DC PFL) program. Currently, covered...
U.S. and Canada Updates
Jul 16, 2024
State Updates Colorado Colorado recently announced the new State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) of $1,471.34, which the CO Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program uses in part to calculate a...
The Future of Leave Intake: Embracing Choice and Convenience at Larkin
Jun 26, 2024
If you've ever tried to take some time off work, you know it's not just about marking dates on a calendar and putting your OOO email notifications on. It usually involves phone calls, long waiting...
State Updates
Jun 21, 2024
State Updates Delaware The Delaware Department of Labor’s Division of Paid Leave is hosting a webinar on July 31, 2024 from Noon to 1:30pm EST. The purpose of the webinar is to educate Delaware...
U.S. and Canada Updates
Jun 13, 2024
Federal Update Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) We wanted to give you a quick reminder regarding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the final rule will be in effect as of June 18, 2024. You can...
California’s SDI vs. Voluntary Plans: Create your own competitive advantage
Jun 11, 2024
As an employer, you recognize that most employees are caregivers—in fact, 73% of them. Among these, 60% report that their responsibilities impact their productivity or ability to return to work, and...
Federal, State, and Local Updates
May 13, 2024
Federal Update Internal Revenue Service Employers offering Work-life Referral benefits can exclude them from both gross income and employment taxes as a de minimis fringe benefit, according to a...
Federal, State, and Canada Updates
Apr 25, 2024
Federal Update Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) The big news this week is the release of the final regulations by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for the PWFA - you can read...
Federal, State, and Canada Updates
Apr 1, 2024
Federal Update Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) If you have employees who are struggling with Long COVID, the ODEP has many resources available to support you and...