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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...
Federal, State, and Local Updates
Mar 15, 2024
Federal Updates Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) We reached the 4-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this week, and there is updated guidance from the CDC. The...
State Updates
Feb 15, 2024
State Updates California This is a quick reminder that starting on February 15, 2024, unemployment, disability, and PFL benefits from the Employment Development Department will no longer be issued...
Local, State, and Canada Updates
Jan 5, 2024
Local and State Updates San Francisco Military Leave Pay Protection Act The Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) has updated the required employer poster for the city’s Military Leave Pay...
Local, State, and Federal Updates
Dec 22, 2023
(Pending!) Federal Update Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) We are eagerly awaiting the release of the finalized Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) regulations by the Equal Employment...
State Updates
Dec 8, 2023
State Updates California Employment Development Department (EDD) Changes are coming to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) and State Disability Insurance (SDI) programs - Paid Family Leave (PFL)...
Faster, Easier Workday Integration with Larkin
Dec 7, 2023
With Larkin, Workday just…works We both know the value of streamlining HR processes and improving employee experiences. This is why The Larkin Company offers seamless Workday integration, fully...
How a Family Care Benefit Lowers the LOA Cost
Dec 5, 2023
We know that the majority of employees are caring for someone— whether that be children or older adults. And 60% of these caregiving employees report that their responsibilities impact their...