News and Insights

5.28.24

“Independent Contractor or Employee? It’s Time for Employers to Reassess.”

Mel Muskovitz's article, “Independent Contractor or Employee? It’s Time for Employers to Reassess,” appeared in the Detroit Regional Chamber's Michigan Business Beat's roundup from the 2024 Mackinac…

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."

1.25.24

"Wage Increases And Workers' Rights: A Deep Dive Into California's New Laws"

Laura Worsinger, Char Carne, and Jasmina Aragon authored the HR.com article, "Wage Increases And Workers' Rights: A Deep Dive Into California's New Laws."

12.30.24

2025 Washington, D.C., Labor and Employment Legal Updates

Wage Transparency Act of 2024 – D.C. Act 25-367 On January 12, 2024, the Mayor of Washington, D.C., signed DC Act 25-367, amending the Wage Transparency Act of 2014 (the “Act”) to require private…

12.27.24

2025 Minnesota Labor and Employment Legal Updates

At the end of the 2024 legislative session, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed several bills into law, which amended several employment-related statutes addressing paid sick and leave time, pregnancy…

12.23.24

2025 Michigan Labor and Employment Legal Updates

Mothering Justice Decision On July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court decided Mothering Justice et al. v. Attorney General et al. In that case, the Court reinstated two laws, the Earned Sick Time…

4.10.24

Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Labor & Employment

Join us for this insightful webinar addressing critical labor and employment issues shaping the automotive sector. 

4.27.23

Dykema’s 2023 Automotive Trends Report Webinar Series: ESG, Labor and Employment, Antitrust

This webinar will address survey findings in the ESG, labor and employment and antitrust sectors.

8.06.24

Employment Law Tightrope: Balancing Litigation and Other Employment Law Risks in Corporate Transactions

Join us for an insightful webinar where you will discover practical strategies for effectively managing labor and employment law challenges and mitigating litigation risks in transactions.

11.10.22

Preparing for a Post-Pandemic Workplace in 2023

Join Dykema’s Labor and Employment team as they explore the Department of Labor’s recently proposed independent contractor rules. Dykema’s panel will discuss the litigation risks that employers will…

7.23.19

Litigating Trade Secrets and Patents: When, Where, Who, Why and Other Questions You Were Afraid to Ask

The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) resulted in an increase in trade secret claims in the last three years. Separately, while there had been a slowdown in patent litigation claims during that same…

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

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…

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.

12.10.24

New 2025 California Employment Laws and Judicial Decisions and How Businesses Can Protect Themselves

Last year, the California legislature focused on strengthening existing laws to expand workers’ rights. Across-the-board wage increases impacted non-exempt and exempt employees, particularly…

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…

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…

8.16.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Can Illinois Businesses Finally Relax on Their Biometric Data Policies? (with Melanie Chico)

Will Illinois businesses finally be able to relax on their biometric data policies? In response to calls to reform the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), Governor Pritzker signed an…

8.15.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: OSHA Wants To Protect Workers From Heat Stress—Are You in Compliance With Their Proposal? (with Gavin Hill)

What happens when your staff can't take the heat? A new proposal from OSHA aims to protect indoor and outdoor workers from heat stress by requiring employers to implement preventative measures such as…

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…

4.25.23

Ya don't know what ya don't know (Part 2): OSHA compliance as a small business owner

One of the perks of owning a small business (along with the freedom to wear shorts around the office) is that you can operate outside of OSHA standards.  Right? Wrong! (Just the second part—we’re not…

4.11.23

Weed at work? What cannabis companies need to know about employment law

Whether you’re a grow operator, retail location, or anything in between, conflicts between state and federal cannabis laws can create a complex legal landscape for cannabis employers at every level.…

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.”

10.04.24

“3 requests that probably aren’t ADA accommodations”

Dan Stern was extensively quoted in the HR Dive article, “3 requests that probably aren’t ADA accommodations.”

8.30.24

“Businesses fear worst from Michigan’s new sick time law. Will lawmakers act?”

Rob Boonin was quoted in the Bride Michigan article, “Businesses fear worst from Michigan’s new sick time law. Will lawmakers act?”.

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…

11.07.24

Labor and Employment Attorney Kathleen M. Cruz Joins Dykema in Dallas

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Kathleen M. Cruz as a Senior Counsel in the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group resident in Dallas. Cruz joins Dykema after…

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…

2.14.24

2024 Automotive Trends

Dykema’s 2nd Annual Automotive Trends Report has taken the pulse of industry leaders—from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers to seasoned executives and key decision-makers—to…

1.18.22

2022 Congressional Outlook

Dykema's Federal Government Policy Team shares an overview of the political and policy landscape on Capitol Hill for 2022. The group summarizes some of the areas that Congress will focus on in the…

4.01.21

Health Plans Contracting Handbook: A Guide for Payers and Providers

9.05.24

“‘I Don't Want to Work, and You Can't Make Me’ - Attendance, Leaves of Absence and Reasonable Accommodations”

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…

6.20.24

Emerging Trends in Employment Law and Their Impact on Your Business

Joe Rubio and Dan Stern will serve as featured presenters for the Create FW event, "Emerging Trends in Employment Law and Their Impact on Your Business," taking place Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 9…

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. 

1.14.25

Char's Corner: Employee Mobility in California (Session 4)

This program will provide an overview of the unique challenges in California when attempting to protect employees, confidentiality and trade secrets.

10.30.24

Char's Corner: #MeToo Movement’s Effect on California (Session 3)

This program will focus on analyzing arbitrability of claims involving sex harassment, California’s Equal Pay Act, pay transparency and pay reporting requirements.

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”).