AirPods Max sync issue with Zoom on MacBook Air

I use my AirPods Max with Zoom on my MacBook Pro for several hours daily. With no warning, after I have set down the AirPods for a couple of minutes while remaining connected to my Zoom meeting, they will lose sync, and resetting the Bluetooth connection and re-starting Zoom does nothing to fix the issue—I have to complete restart the computer. All of the various hardware/software elements are updated. Also, the AirPods continue to work as normal in other capacities on my MacBook (video streaming). Any suggestions about how to fix this irritating bug? Thank you!