Upcoming 2021 Changes to Federal, State, and Municipal Laws Related to Absence Management in the US
Larkin US 2021 Updates
Throughout 2020, we have been providing important compliance updates to our clients in a variety of ways:
- eNewsletters
- Leave and Disability Reports
- Reference materials
Topics include COVID-related updates, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Family and Medical leave, and all US updates (definitions in appendix).
Preparing for 2021
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.
This document is intended to:
- Confirm action
- Confirm Larkin’s role
- Consolidate all 2021 PFML and leave updates and impacts
This document may be especially helpful for those who have moved to a Work from Home/Work from Anywhere model, as you may now have employees working in states that have not traditionally been a part of your organization’s demographics.
Actions for 2021
Required Employer Actions
Larkin is here to support you with your poster and employee notification requirements. To assist you we have added links to available, updated posters and information regarding required employee notifications.
Process Changes
We will also be highlighting the information you need to know when reviewing your internal processes, as some changes may require you to change a long-standing process or practice.
Larkin is ready for 2021!
Our teams have been trained and are already aware of the impacts these new laws will have on your programs administered by Larkin. Your Larkin Administrator(s) are Subject Matter Experts in all matters related to leaves of absence and wage replacement benefits.
Their role is:
Eligibility
Employee outreach
Benefits/entitlements
Eligibility
Eligibility
Eligibility
Internal Experiences
What Wasn’t Working for Us?
- I miss being with my coworkers 80%
- General anxiety about the impact of coronavirus on my life 63%
- Internet connectivity 57%
- Communication with coworkers is more difficult 57%
- My physical workspace is limited 50%
- Too many distractions at home 48%
- The tools and applications we use tend to slow me down 46%
- Very little privacy to do my work at home 37%
- Keeping a regular schedule to support our clients and their employees 36%
- I’m in training and wish I could be with other students and TLC coworkers 36%
External Client Experiences

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Number of calls down
%
Leave activity down
%
Overall new leave activity up for 2020
What’s Next?
We would love to hear your feedback!