Episode 8. 5 Ways Employers Can Prepare for 2022

There have been several developments in employment law in 2021 that will affect employers starting in 2022. Emily Martin of Ally HR Partners and Jennifer Strait of Complete Payroll has broken down the top 5 things employers must do, and should do, before the new year.

Pro-tip: check out the accompanying 2022 checklist for employers for more help in end-of-year planning.

Video Breakdown:

1. 0:09 Topic: 5 Things Employers Need to Do to Prepare for 2022

2. 1:32 Tip #1: Review Your Wages

3. 2:16 Q: The Wage Theft Prevention Act - Communication & Form

4. 3:58 Tip #2: Review Your Drug Testing Policy 5:00 Q: Are Marijuana & Alcohol Treated the Same in the Workplace?

5. 5:56 Tip #3: Review Your Employee Handbook

6. 6:51 Q: Advice for How to Manage PFL Accruals?

7. 8:49 Tip #4: Review Any Non-Standard Employees (Temps, 1099's, PEO, etc.)

8. 9:55 Q: The Risks of Using a PEO Model

9. 11:17 Tip #5: Perform a Vendor/Provider Review (Payroll, PEO, Benefits, etc.)

10. 13:20 Q: ACA Changes & the New NYS Retirement Plan Mandate

11. 15:32 Q: Cost of 401k Retirement Plans