News and Insights
Articles 6 results
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…
Blog Posts 26 results
4.23.26
The Department of Labor announced, April 22, 2026, a new Proposed Rule on who can be a joint employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Migrant and…
2.27.26
Takeaways NLRB Returns to 2020 Joint Employer Status Test On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board announced a return to the joint employer status test in effect during President…
6.30.25
3 Important DOL Wage and Hour Enforcement Changes Employers Should Watch
Takeaways It’s been just over 100 days under the new Administration. We have a new Secretary of Labor, and we’re on the cusp of most of the other nominees for key DOL positions being confirmed by the…
Events 2 results
6.07.17
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…
Legal Alerts 45 results
5.30.25
DOJ Ramps Up False Claims Act Enforcement Against DEI Programs Under Trump-Era Policies
As we have previously examined, one of the earliest actions of the Trump Administration was the issuance of an Executive Order aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”)…
2.11.25
One of the Trump administration’s most talked about executive orders targets private sector DEI programs. Among its litany of enforcement tools and methods designed to encourage the private sector to…
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…
One Minute Matters Video Series 1 result
4.29.24
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…
Press Mentions 103 results
4.23.26
“DOL proposes new ‘vertical’ and ‘horizontal’ joint employment rule”
Robert Boonin was quoted in the International Employment Lawyer article, “DOL proposes new ‘vertical’ and ‘horizontal’ joint employment rule.”
4.23.26
“Will DOL’s proposed joint employer rule survive the courts?”
Robert Boonin was quoted in the HR Dive article “Will DOL’s proposed joint employer rule survive the courts?”.
4.22.26
“DOL Issues Proposed Joint Employer Rule”
Robert Boonin was quoted in the SHRM article “DOL Issues Proposed Joint Employer Rule.”
Press Releases 41 results
8.21.25
210 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 210 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 guide and the Best…
8.19.25
53 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 29 of its attorneys from the firm’s Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2025 Super Lawyers list by Michigan…
6.05.25
Dykema Earns 18 Practice Area Rankings and 35 Individual Rankings in Chambers USA 2025
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that it received 35 individual attorney rankings and 18 practice area rankings in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for…
Speaking Engagements 15 results
7.01.25
Rob Boonin will serve as a featured presenter at the Society for Human Resource Management’s 25th Annual Meeting taking place in San Diego from June 29-July 2.
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)."
Webinars 11 results
8.27.25
This webinar will highlight some of the key changes to FLSA regulations and enforcement initiatives that have occurred over the past few months (and there have been many) and what they mean for…
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.
