News and Insights

4.19.23

How Can Employers Lessen The Liability For Unpaid Overtime Pay Claims

Rob Boonin authored the HR.com article, "How Can Employers Lessen The Liability For Unpaid Overtime Pay Claims."

5.27.20

A COVID-19 Flash Survey of What Employers Are Thinking and Doing

Detroit-based attorneys Robert A. Boonin and Andrea Frailey of Dykema’s Labor and Employment Practice Group co-authored an article for Michigan Bar Journal titled, “A COVID-19 Flash Survey of What…

2.01.17

"Are Independent Contractors on Life Support?"

Robert A. Boonin, Detroit and Ann Arbor–based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment Practice Group and former chair of the Wage and Hour Defense Institute, has authored “Are Independent Contractors on…

4.24.24

New Overtime Exemption Rules Announced: What Employers Need to Know and Do

On April 23, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a set of final regulations dramatically increasing the salary level most executive, professional, and administrative employees must be paid…

1.10.24

To Be or Not to Be (An Independent Contractor): U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rules for Employers

On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor issued final rules for employers to determine if a worker is an independent contractor or employee. Workers who do not meet the new criteria under the…

10.30.23

The Rules on Who’s a Joint Employer Have Dramatically Changed

Over the past decade or so, there’s been much effort by the government to expand the scope of who may be deemed a joint employer. Those efforts have been to make contractors and their subcontractors,…

6.07.17

A Pound of Prevention

It often has been said that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Nowhere is that more true than in the area of employment law. What an employer does now, before there is an employee…

6.09.16

Navigating the DOL’s Overtime Exemption Regulations—Chicago

On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its long-anticipated new regulations, which will impact more than 4.2 million employees throughout the United States. By redefining the…

4.29.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Is Your Workforce in Compliance With the New U.S. DOL Ruling? (with Robert Boonin)

The Department of Labor issued its final regulations increasing the salary threshold for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime exemption test by more than 65%. Robert Boonin explains what…

8.06.20

Are Parts of Paid COVID-19 Leave Regulations in Jeopardy? Federal Court Rejects Parts DOL’s FFCRA Regulations, Employers Brace for Possible Fallout

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…

5.07.20

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Not Impacted by Employees Who Won’t Return to Work, If Properly Documented

As borrowers use their loan proceeds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to continue or restore payroll and call back laid-off employees, they may encounter reluctance or refusal by employees…

5.08.24

"Overtime Rule: Raise Salaries or Reclassify Employees?"

Rob Boonin was quoted in the SHRM article, "Overtime Rule: Raise Salaries or Reclassify Employees?".

3.26.24

6th Circ. Ruling Raises Bar For Reimbursing Drivers' Costs

Rob Boonin was quoted in the Law360 article, "6th Circ. Ruling Raises Bar For Reimbursing Drivers' Costs."

1.10.24

"DOL's Rule Narrows Scope of Independent Contractor Classification"

Rob Boonin was quoted in the SHRM article, "DOL's Rule Narrows Scope of Independent Contractor Classification."

6.06.24

Dykema Earns 16 Practice Area Rankings and 33 Individual Rankings in Chambers USA 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that it received 33 individual attorney rankings and 16 practice area rankings in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for…

8.17.23

194 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 194 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 guide and the Best…

8.11.23

46 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 25 of its attorneys from the firm’s Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2023 Super Lawyers list by Michigan…

6.06.24

“Do you use any Independent Contractors? Beware of the New Rules!”

Rob Boonin will serve as a featured speaker at the mParks (Michigan Recreation and Parks Assn) Conference in Lansing, Michigan, on June 5, 2024. 

4.11.24

What’s Happening with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Rob Boonin will serve as a featured presenter at the ICLE 49th Annual Labor & Employment Law Institute. Hermon will co-present the session, "What’s Happening with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)."

3.06.24

"Federal Compliance Ground Rules are Changing Fast – How to Avoid Growing 'Gotchas'"

Rob Boonin and Sean Darke will both serve as featured presenters at the MiBiz360: Talent & HR Summit taking place March 6, 2024, at the Marriott East Lansing.

5.02.24

New U.S. DOL Rules Explained: Will Your Workforce Be in Compliance?

Join Dykema employment and labor attorneys Rob Boonin and Sean Darke as they discuss the DOL new overtime regulations and how employers can comply with these new regulations.

3.05.24

Understanding the DOL’s New Rule Impacting Who’s an Independent Contractor vs. an Employee

This webinar will analyze the rule’s key provisions and provide valuable insights to help employers navigate the DOL’s these new ground rules on worker classification.

1.18.23

Rob Boonin and Sean Darke to Present in Michigan Chamber of Commerce Employment Webinar

Rob Boonin and Sean Darke will serve as featured speakers in the Michigan Chamber of Commerce webinar, "What Employers Need to Know Now: The Top Legal Changes and Issues for 2023," on January 18,…