News and Insights

2.01.24

"Pay Transparency Laws: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly"

Elizabeth Voss and Nick Ustaski authored the HR.com article, "Pay Transparency Laws: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly."

9.09.21

A Return-To-Work Refresher On Compensating Travel Time

Dan Stern and Elizabeth Voss authored the Law360 article, "A Return-To-Work Refresher On Compensating Travel Time."

2.19.21

How To Track Remote Employee Pay Reasonably And Fairly

Dan Stern and Elizabeth Voss co-authored the Law360 article, "How To Track Remote Employee Pay Reasonably And Fairly."

7.08.24

Judge Preliminarily Pauses FTC Noncompete Ban as Applied to the Texas Challengers; Ruling on the Merits Expected in August

On July 3, 2024, Judge Ada E. Brown of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction in Ryan et al. v. Federal Trade Commission, preventing the…

4.24.24

Federal Trade Commission Approves Final Rule Banning Nearly All Worker Non-Competes

In an open commission meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-to-2 to ban nearly all non-compete agreements between employers and workers (broadly defined to…

1.03.24

Legal Updates for Texas Employers in 2024

Workplace Violence Reporting Poster Required Effective September 1, 2023, Texas employers of any size are required to “post a notice to employees of the contact information for reporting instances of…

4.16.19

What’s on the Horizon for Employers in 2019? A Review of Developments in 2018 and Emerging Issues in 2019

Please join Dykema employment litigators Arlene Switzer Steinfield and Elizabeth Voss for a discussion of recent developments and emerging issues in labor and employment law.

12.28.16

Reminder: New Notice Requirements for Certain Wellness Programs

Earlier this year, the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission issued final regulations regarding employer-sponsored wellness programs and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and…

1.15.15

Client Alert: My E-VERIFY Offers Social Security Self Lock to Texans

On January 13, 2015, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expanded the availability of creating myE-Verify accounts and the use of the Self Lock feature to 16 additional states including…

9.08.14

Texas Supreme Court Opens the Door for a New Option to Restrict Post-Employment Conduct

On August 29, 2014, the Texas Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Exxon Mobil Corporation v. Drennen. The court ruled that Drennen, a former ExxonMobil executive, could be stripped of…

10.11.23

"Should employers be using TRAs?"

Elizabeth Voss was quoted in Human Resources Director.

8.19.22

Law360's Employment Authority Speaks to Elizabeth Voss on Legal Risk When Evaluating Job Seekers

Elizabeth A. Voss was quoted in a feature for Law360’s Employment Authority blog. Amidst the “Great Resignation”, the article offers tips for employers on how to avoid discrimination claims when…

11.19.21

Elizabeth Voss Talks to Law360 Employment Authority About Paid Leave Tips for New COVID-Booster Eligibility

Elizabeth Voss was quoted in the Law360 Employment Authority article, "3 Paid Leave Tips For New COVID-19 Booster Eligibility."

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…

5.03.24

Dykema Successfully Represents City of Denton, Texas, in Landmark Whistleblower Case Decided by Supreme Court of Texas

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is pleased to announce its successful representation of the City of Denton, Texas, in a significant whistleblower case before the Supreme Court of Texas. In a…

1.08.24

Dykema Advises Doctors in Partnership with United Aesthetics Alliance

Dykema assisted Drs. Brad Bengston and David Alfonso, each of whom led Bengston Center for Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery in its partnership with United Aesthetics Alliance, a portfolio of Varsity…

10.13.23

People, Policies & Profits: Why HR Due Diligence Can Make Or Break Your Sale Price

Elizabeth Voss will serve as a featured presenter at the HR for Health DSO Leadership Summit 2023. Carne's presentation is entitled, "People, Policies & Profits: Why HR Due Diligence Can Make Or Break…

9.07.23

“Legal Trends in DSO and How to Stay Prepared”

Elizabeth Voss and Kristin Ornstein served as featured speakers for the Women in DSO emPower Network Panel, “Legal Trends in DSO and How to Stay Prepared,” which will take place September 7, 2023.

5.08.24

The FTC Bans Most Worker Non-Competes: What Businesses Need To Know

Join Dykema attorneys Jim Hermon, Cody Rockey and Elizabeth Voss for an overview of the final rule announced by the FTC that bans most non-compete agreements with workers by declaring them to be…

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.

3.21.23

The Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Rule Banning Employment Non-Competes—What It Means and How Businesses Can Prepare Now

Join James Hermon and Elizabeth Voss of Dykema’s Labor and Employment Group and Howard Iwrey and Cody Rockey of Dykema’s Antitrust and Trade Regulation Group for this complimentary webinar.