Within the Labor & Employment Advice and Counseling Group at Lewis Brisbois, we talk up a storm. We talk to each other and we talk to our clients, every day, about all the new changes being implemented by state and local lawmakers in many parts of the United States. While every employer, employee, and workplace is different and unique, you can't help but spot some trends over time. So, what are we talking about, exactly? Here are my top five most-talked-about topics for 2022 – so far.

1. Paid Sick Leave. If you thought this topic would eventually work its way out of the system, you'll have to keep waiting. In an era where we hope to see COVID-19 infections wane and the work economy recover and improve, employees are using their paid sick leave more than ever and lawmakers are more than happy to add to their balances and create new rules for employers to follow. One of the most confusing, emerging requirements for employers is the rate that you pay for paid sick leave hours. If you haven't checked out your paid sick leave requirements this year, it might be time to take a peek. Read more about paid leave laws here.
2. Non-Competition. Some states have begun to intensely focus on non-competition agreements, while others won't touch the stuff. If your state is in the first category, you might see massive restrictions on how these restrictive covenants are implemented. The newest trend, now moving through Washington and Colorado, is to include compensation restrictions on...

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