Vol. 52 No. 5, May 2022

Index

• 401(k) auto-enroll is popular; Congress aims to require it.
• Big changes planned for Form I-9 this fall.
• It's time to rethink marijuana policy, testing.
• New overtime rule coming, may approach $50k threshold.
• Sort out COVID quarantine rules with new CDC calculator.
• 'Caregiver' isn't a protected category, but caregiver bias could be unlawful.
• Is it time to drop your vaccine mandate?
• 'Don't say pay' policy violates federal labor law.
• Act fast to reduce liability for racial harassment.
• Encourage witnesses to report harassment.
• No liability if teleworker is injured by a criminal.
• There's no free lunch... or free work.
• Train bosses to avoid disability bias in hiring.
• A rebirth for unions? Grassroots victories and NLRB's push create new labor risk.
• Can you still hold anti-union 'captive audience' meetings?
• Biden budget expands DOL, EEOC enforcement.
• Discrimination claims fall to 24-year low; retaliation and disability top the list.
• Hairstyle bias bill passes in House--and more states.
• OSHA to increase recordkeeping obligations.
• Take time for some payroll spring cleaning.
• What counts as retaliation? Heed new DOL guide.
• The HR I.Q. Test.
• WHAT I WOULDN'T DO: Legal Updates from HR's Trenches: Yes, you need a code of conduct. What should it say?
• A 5-step system for progressive discipline.
• How to conduct discipline meetings the right way.
• Prevent discipline problems from reoccurring.
• Questions to ask before writing someone up.
• IT HAPPENED IN VEGAS: Employment law lessons from LEAP 2022.