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Articles 2 results
12.26.19
INSIGHT: Illinois Employers Have Long To-Do List for New Worker Procedures, Rules
Chicago-based members Abad Lopez, from Dykema’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, and Melanie Chico, of Dykema’s Business Litigation Practice Group, co-authored the Bloomberg Law article, “INSIGHT:…
3.21.19
Employers Need to Be Wary About Illinois’ Biometric Data Law
Abad Lopez, Chicago-based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment practice group and the firm’s Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) team, is the author of “Employers Need to Be Wary About…
Blog Posts 19 results
12.16.25
Takeaways As 2025 draws to a close, employers should be aware of new Illinois employment laws going into effect in January 2026. Below is a summary of the upcoming changes to Illinois law: Amendment…
6.25.25
Reverse Discrimination Claims Are Easier To Pursue After SCOTUS Decision
Takeaways On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court (“SCOTUS”) issued a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, which rejected a heightened standard for pursuing reverse…
3.12.25
Navigating the New Framework: Strategies for Compliance Amid the New Administration’s DEI Rollbacks
Since inauguration, the Trump Administration has targeted Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (“DEIA”) programs across both public and private…
Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 1 result
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.
Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 1 result
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…
Events 2 results
4.19.17
Employment Law Under the Trump Administration – Possibilities and Expectations
The end of the Obama administration saw a renewed emphasis on Executive Orders and regulations, which meant employers had to relearn and figure out how to comply with numerous changes while trying to…
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 17 results
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…
4.23.20
DOL Issues More FFCRA Compliance Guidance on Paid Leaves
Now that covered employers are providing paid leaves under the Families First Coronavirus Act (the “FFCRA”), more questions about the FFCRA’s nuances are surfacing. In an effort to further guide…
One Minute Matters Video Series 5 results
1.26.26
One Minute Matters [Video]: What Are the Major Employment Law Updates for 2026? (with Abad Lopez)
⚖️💼 What’s the latest in employment law? From shifting NLRB standards and the fallout from the FTC’s stalled noncompete rule to a growing patchwork of state pay transparency laws, the compliance…
1.21.25
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…
8.07.24
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine has far-reaching implications for employment law. Abad Lopez provides a breakdown of which employment rules might be impacted by the…
Press Mentions 6 results
10.11.23
"The new BIPA? Genetic Information Privacy Act lawsuits flood Illinois courts"
Abad Lopez was quoted in the Global Data Review article, "The new BIPA? Genetic Information Privacy Act lawsuits flood Illinois courts."
10.14.20
Abad Lopez Discusses Company Property Policies with SHRM
Abad Lopez, Chicago-based Member in Dykema’s Labor and Employment group, was quoted in the SHRM article, “What to Include in Policies Regarding Damage to Equipment.”
9.20.19
Abad Lopez Discusses Fantasy Football and Gambling in the Workplace in Law360
Abad Lopez, Chicago-based Member in Dykema’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, was quoted in Law360 article titled “Employers Need Game Plan For Fantasy Football At Office.”
Press Releases 5 results
1.21.26
Nine Dykema Attorneys Listed as 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that nine attorneys from the firm’s Chicago office and from multiple practice areas were named to the 2026 Super Lawyers list by Illinois Super…
9.10.25
Dykema is proud to announce that Abad Lopez was selected by the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois (HLAI) to receive its 2025 Latino Lawyer of the Year Award.
6.27.25
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that its Labor and Employment Litigation team secured a significant trial victory on behalf of client Northwest Pallet Services, LLC, in a high…
Publications 1 result
2.14.24
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…
Speaking Engagements 3 results
5.08.24
Understanding Employment Law Pitfalls for 2024
Sean Darke and Abad Lopez will serve as featured presenters for the Illinois Chamber seminar, "Understanding Employment Law Pitfalls for 2024."
5.03.24
PTO & Paid Sick Leave Ordinance with Dykema
Abad Lopez will serve as a featured speaker for the Little Village Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week 2024 Lunch & Learn event, "PTO & Paid Sick Leave Ordinance with Dykema."
3.07.18
Please join Dykema for a discussion on Illinois’ law on biometric privacy, the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
Webinars 6 results
9.30.25
Char's Corner: Wage and Hour Class Action Updates
California’s wage and hour rules create real risks for employers, especially under the state’s “rebuttable presumption” standard for meal and rest breaks. In this session, Char will discuss the…
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…
5.23.23
Darke and Lopez to Participate in Illinois Chamber BIPA Program
Sean Darke will serve as moderator and Abad Lopez will participate as a panel member at the Illinois Chamber’s program, “The Good, Bad, and Ugly of BIPA!,” on May 23, 2023.
