Events that made history in the United States in 2022 left their mark on the workplace, as well.
The year began with concerns about the implementation of COVID-19 vaccination requirements, questions that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) answered in more guidance and the U.S. Supreme Court addressed in two January decisions.
Then there were worries about a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) overtime rule proposal, originally expected in the spring but later delayed. The proposed rule remains anticipated.
Layoff fears followed as the economy became unstable, and employers had to brush up on their notice requirements for large reductions in force.
The midterm elections had employers reviewing existing state laws that require time off to vote and considering how to manage a politically polarized workforce.
California joined other states and localities in adopting an expansive pay transparency law and an act expanding required time off work.
Employers also were taking a fresh look at their leave policies after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
COVID-19
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