News and Insights

11.25.20

Should You Take Action Against Workers Who Attend Holiday Gatherings?

Elisa Lintemuth, Grand Rapids-based Member in Dykema’s Labor and Employment practice, authored the TLNT article, “Should You Take Action Against Workers Who Attend Holiday Gatherings?” In the…

11.20.20

CDC ‘Close Contact’ Definition Creates Employer Challenges

Bonnie Mayfield, Bloomfield Hills-based Member in Dykema's Labor and Employment practice group, authored the Law360 article, “CDC ‘Close Contact’ Definition Creates Employer Challenges.”

8.14.20

Top of Mind Issues for Employers in Opening the Workplace and Returning Employees To Work

Arlene Switzer Steinfield, Dallas-based senior counsel in Dykema’s Labor and Employment practice group, authored the ACC South/Central Texas Newsletter article, “Top of Mind Issues for Employers in…

12.19.24

2025 Texas Labor and Employment Legal Updates

Institutions of Higher Education Can No Longer Establish or Maintain DEI Offices Texas is one of several states that have implemented laws aimed at eliminating DEI offices and initiatives for publicly…

12.16.24

Labor and Employment 2025 Federal Legal Updates

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC”) Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace The EEOC’s Enforcement Guidance guidelines on harassment in the Workplace were issued on April…

12.13.24

Illinois Labor and Employment 2025 Employment Law Update

With 2025 quickly approaching, Illinois employers should be aware of new changes in Illinois state employment laws. There are a number of Illinois employment laws and amendments that have either…

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.

4.17.18

Proactive Measures for Employers in the #MeToo Era

Please join Dykema employment litigators for a discussion of the challenges and legal obligations faced by employers as a result of the #MeToo movement and the circumstances that led to the movement.…

9.21.23

Adapting to a Shifting Employment Law Landscape: Navigating Recent Developments, Regulations, and Trends in Today’s Workplace

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…

5.03.19

Let’s Be Safe Out There (Workplace Violence)

Thankfully workplace violence is not a common occurrence in most workplaces. That said, the threat is ever present and even one act may have horrifying consequences. Though not to be down played, the…

8.03.18

Blockin’ & Tacklin’: Discussing the Fundamentals to Complex Employment Issues

The more things change, the more they stay the same. The recent wave of media coverage regarding acts of sexual harassment by individuals in high-profile positions shows that employment problems that…

12.22.23

Chicago Passes Expansive Paid Leave Ordinance

On November 9, 2023, the Chicago City Council passed a new Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, which replaces the current Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, and grants up to 10 total days of paid time…

12.22.23

City of Chicago Amends and Delays Expansive Paid Leave Ordinance

On December 13, 2023, the City of Chicago City Council voted to delay the effective date of the Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) until July 1, 2024. As discussed in…

1.30.23

Overview of the SECURE 2.0 Act's Impact on Retirement Plans

The SECURE 2.0 Act (the “Act”) was enacted on December 29, 2022. It includes over 90 new provisions impacting retirement plans, many of which are effective immediately. Please see the link below for…

3.06.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Should Health Plans Be Forced to Disclose Pharmacy Reimbursement Rates? (with Tyler Hubert)

New pharmacy payment reporting rules are here—is your health plan prepared? Arkansas Rule 128 is part of a growing trend: states demanding more transparency from health plans on pharmacy reimbursement…

1.21.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Illinois Is Rolling Out a Wave of New Employment Laws For 2025—Is Your Company in Compliance? (with Abad Lopez)

New year, new guidelines for Illinois employers. From pay transparency requirements to new protections under the Worker Freedom of Speech Act, the state is rolling out a host of new laws aimed at…

11.26.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Are Michigan Businesses Prepared for the Sweeping Changes to Employment Law in 2025? (with Jim Hermon)

With Michigan’s election results in, significant changes to employment laws are just around the corner. From minimum wage increases to new paid sick leave requirements, these updates could reshape the…

1.30.25

How can cannabis companies retain their best employees?

How do you build a thriving workforce in an industry known for instability? Brett Gelbord sits down with Nate Russell and Ben Richards of The Lab to discuss what it takes to create fair and effective…

10.15.24

Is hiring a foreign national a risky move for cannabis employers?

Cannabis legalization may continue to spread state-by-state, but Uncle Sam still sees it as a controlled substance and those who engage in the field can fit the definition of narcotics traffickers. So…

11.01.24

“What To Listen For In Oral Args On FLSA Evidence Standards”

Rob Boonin was quoted in the Law360 Employment Authority article, “What To Listen For In Oral Args On FLSA Evidence Standards.”

7.15.24

“7 Wage-Hour Cases To Watch In 2024”

Rob Boonin was quoted in the Law360 Employment Authority article, “7 Wage-Hour Cases To Watch In 2024.” Concerning a case involving a coalition of trade groups that filed a revised complaint against…

12.14.23

"3 Appellate Rulings Discrimination Attys Should Know"

Bonnie Mayfield was quoted in the Law360 article, "3 Appellate Rulings Discrimination Attys Should Know." In the article, Mayfield provided insights on the en banc decision in Hamilton v. Dallas…

11.07.24

Dykema Receives 15 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2025

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 15 practice areas in the 2025 Best Law Firms list and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…

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…

8.12.24

47 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 26 of its attorneys from the firm’s Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2024 Super Lawyers list by Michigan…

9.13.23

How to Survive the Deposition Hot Seat! Tips from Plaintiff and Defense Attorneys On How To Avoid Crucial Deposition Mistakes

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…

5.17.23

Rob Boonin To Co-Present State Bar of Michigan Event with NLRB Regional Director

Rob Boonin will co-present the State Bar of Michigan Labor & Employment Section event, "Workplace Activism in the Wake of McLaren Macomb featuring NLRB Regional Director Elizabeth Kerwin," which is…

2.23.23

Bissmeyer, Stern, and Foerster to Present at 18th Annual Employment Law Seminar

Ray Bissmeyer, Dan Stern, and Jillian Foerster will serve as featured presenters at San Antonio Manufacturing Association’s 18thAnnual Employment Law Seminar, “Post COVID Employment Law – What Does…

1.29.25

Trump 2.0: What Employers Can Expect with a New Administration for Labor and Employment Laws

With a new administration taking over the White House, employers can expect many changes in the employment and labor arena under federal law. Please join Dykema attorneys Jim Aldrich, Abad Lopez, and…

9.26.24

Labor & Employment Webinar Series—The New Era of Reasonable Accommodations

Join Dan Stern and Charlotte Carne to discuss reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”).

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…