News and Insights

4.02.20

Are You Compliant With COVID-19 Leave Laws?

Jim Hermon and Dan Stern, both Member in Dykema’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, co-authored the Industry Week article, “Are You Compliant With COVID-19 Leave Laws?”.

12.01.16

Noncompete Agreements Under Michigan Law

Dennis M. Haffey, Bloomfield Hills-based member of Dykema’s Litigation Department, and James F. Hermon, Detroit-based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, have written the article…

1.01.10

"Direct Examination of the Decisionmaker"

Dykema's Jim Hermon and Paul Wilhelm are the co-authors of "Direct Examination of the Decisionmaker," appearing in DRI's Employment Law Trial Tactics (2010). Employment Law Trial Tactics focuses on…

1.13.22

Off Again: United States Supreme Court Blocks OSHA COVID-19 ETS

On January 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion on the application for stay filed in National Federal of Independent Business v. Department of Labor. In that opinion, a six…

12.20.21

On Again; Sixth Circuit Lifts Stay on OSHA COVID-19 ETS

Late Friday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued an Order and Opinion lifting the stay that previously had been entered by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth…

11.05.21

OSHA Releases Highly Anticipated Vaccine Mandate ETS

Nearly two months after President Biden unveiled his COVID-19 Action Plan, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that…

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.

9.15.20

Dykema’s 2020 SCOTUS Review and Preview

Join Dykema’s nationwide appellate team for our annual United States Supreme Court review and preview webinar. We will analyze and discuss trends from the last term; review decisions that will affect…

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…

1.26.23

Court of Claims Reversed; Earned Sick Time Act and Original IWOWA Will Not Go Into Effect On February 20, 2023

Employers in Michigan can breathe a sigh of relief in the wake of today’s opinion from the Michigan Court of Appeals ruling that the Michigan Legislature acted appropriately when it followed an “amend…

5.24.21

MIOSHA Issues Revised Emergency Rules Governing Return To Work

Although the State of Michigan announced several weeks ago that employers would be permitted to require employees to return to “in-person” work, the emergency rules issued by MIOSHA prohibiting in…

12.17.20

EEOC Issues Technical Assistance Regarding Vaccination and Anti-Discrimination Laws

Ever since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the promise of an effective vaccine has been held out as a key component to a return to normality. Now, with the Pfizer vaccine approved, and the…

1.19.24

"Ex-Red Wings Zamboni driver Al Sobotka begged Chris Ilitch for 2nd chance after firing"

Jim Hermon was quoted in the Detroit Free Press article, "Ex-Red Wings Zamboni driver Al Sobotka begged Chris Ilitch for 2nd chance after firing."

10.03.23

"HR leaders suing IBM for 'blatant' ageism"

Jim Hermon was quoted in Human Resources Director.

9.25.23

"How HR benefits outsourcing can lead to costly litigation"

Jim Hermon was quoted in the Human Resources Director article, "How HR benefits outsourcing can lead to costly litigation."

10.16.23

James Hermon Selected for the Crain’s Detroit Business 2023 Notable Leaders in Employment and Labor Law List

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced that James Hermon was selected for the Crain’s Detroit Business 2023 Notable Leaders in Employment and Labor Law list. Hermon and other honorees were…

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…

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…

4.11.24

Human Resources Challenges Today

Jim Hermon will serve as a featured presenter at the ICLE 49th Annual Labor & Employment Law Institute. Hermon will co-present the session, "Human Resources Challenges Today."

2.02.23

Jim Hermon to Address Latest Employment Law Developments at Roundtable Discussion

Jim Hermon will join Oswald Companies for its roundtable discussion, “Employment Law Developments That Will Affect You in 2023,” on February 2, 2023, at Oswald Companies Office in Bloomfield Hills,…

11.10.22

Jim Hermon to Speak on Employer PTO and Minimum Wage Policies

Jim Hermon will join Oswald Companies in an exclusive event, “Employer PTO and Minimum Wage Policies Require Attention By February 19, 2023,” on November 10, 2022, at the Oswald Companies Office in…

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…

3.21.23

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. 

11.15.21

OSHA ETS and the Dog That Caught the Car—What Next?

Since President Biden’s announcement on September 9, 2021, that OSHA would soon be issuing an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) mandating employee vaccinations, many questions have been asked…