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Articles 2 results
5.27.20
Dykema Employer Survey Examines Return-to-Work Issues
Ray Bissmeyer and Donna McElroy, San Antonio-based members of Dykema’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, co-authored the article, “Dykema Employer Survey Examines Return-to-Work Issues,” for The…
3.01.19
Marijuana in the Texas Workplace
Ramon D. Bissmeyer, San Antonio-based member and Leader of Dykema’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, and Elizabeth A. Voss, Dallas-based senior attorney in the Labor & Employment Practice Group,…
Blog Posts 6 results
12.20.21
On Again; Sixth Circuit Lifts Stay on OSHA COVID-19 ETS
Late Friday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued an Order and Opinion lifting the stay that previously had been entered by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth…
11.05.21
OSHA Releases Highly Anticipated Vaccine Mandate ETS
Nearly two months after President Biden unveiled his COVID-19 Action Plan, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that…
10.12.21
Dilemma for Texas Employers: Require Vaccinations or Not?
Texas employers who have tried to adopt “best practices” with respect to the health and safety of their employees and customers during the past 18 months have faced quite a challenge. Disagreements…
Events 10 results
4.02.24
Activists and an Election Year – What Could Go Wrong?
In this seminar, we will discuss the continuing development of legal issues through administrative agency action and court decisions, as well as potential “landmines” for employer liability and…
9.21.23
In spite of the fact that Congress and state legislatures are nearly at a stalemate, the employment law landscape continues to be ever changing either through rulings from the courts or changes in…
3.07.23
New Year—New Employment Challenges
If your New Year’s resolution is to be compliant with new employment laws, this program may be just what you need.
Legal Alerts 12 results
8.06.20
On Monday, August 3, 2020, a New York federal judge issued a decision invalidating portions of the DOL’s regulations implementing the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (“FFCRA”). The decision’s…
7.23.19
Lawsuit Filed to Stop August 1 Effective Date of San Antonio Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
UPDATE III: Judge Agrees to Delay San Antonio Paid Sick Leave Ordinance At a hearing this morning, Judge Sol Casseb entered the Agreed Order submitted by attorneys for the City and the businesses…
3.29.19
Earlier this month, the DOL published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to increase the minimum salary level most exempt employees must be paid in order for them to be deemed exempt from the…
Press Mentions 3 results
11.01.21
25 Dykema Attorneys Named “Top Attorneys in San Antonio: 2021” by San Antonio Magazine
Dykema is proud to announce that 25 of its attorneys were selected "Top Attorneys in San Antonio: 2021” by San Antonio Magazine. The list of all honorees is published in the November 2021 issue of the…
10.28.21
Ray Bissmeyer Shares a Tip for Employers Heading Into Holiday Party Season in Law360
Ray Bissmeyer highlights the importance of reminding employees about appropriate behavior before holiday-themed events in the Law360 article, "How To Keep Halloween From Becoming A Legal Nightmare."
9.25.18
Ray Bissmeyer to Present at San Antonio Chamber’s Project Ability Summit
Ray Bissmeyer, Member and Leader of Dykema’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, is scheduled to serve as a speaker at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Project Ability Summit on Friday, September…
Press Releases 33 results
9.17.24
12 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers List for 2024
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 12 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.
8.15.24
216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 guide and the Best…
9.18.23
15 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers List for 2023
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 15 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.…
Speaking Engagements 12 results
9.05.24
Ray Bissmeyer and Dan Stern served as featured presenters at the San Antonio SHRM annual Employment Law Conference on September 5, 2024. Bissmeyer and Stern co-presented, “‘I Don't Want to Work, and…
2.22.24
EEO & DEI - Diversity Equity and Inclusion Within the Limits of the Law
Ray Bissmeyer and Dan Stern will both serve as featured presenters at the San Antonio Manufacturing Association (SAMA) 19th Annual Employment Law Seminar on February 22, 2024, at the CPS Energy…
9.13.23
Ray Bissmeyer will serve as a featured speaker at the San Antonio SHRM 17thAnnual Employment Law Conference in the session, “How to Survive the Deposition Hot Seat! Tips from Plaintiff and Defense…
Webinars 7 results
11.15.21
OSHA ETS and the Dog That Caught the Car—What Next?
Since President Biden’s announcement on September 9, 2021, that OSHA would soon be issuing an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) mandating employee vaccinations, many questions have been asked…
8.18.21
Ray Bissmeyer and Dan Stern, San Antonio-based Members in Dykema’s Labor and Employment Practice, will serve as featured speakers at San Antonio Human Resource Management Association's (SAHRMA) 15th…
1.12.21
Ray Bissmeyer and Dan Stern, San Antonio-based Members in Dykema’s Labor and Employment group, will serve as featured speakers at the San Antonio Human Resource Management Association’s virtual and in…
