News and Insights

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…

12.15.21

Labor and Employment Compliance in 2022

A few things employers should consider as the New Year approaches As a new year approaches, one thing many have in common is wondering about what lies ahead. Here are just a few things employers…

3.24.21

Hidden in the American Rescue Plan Act: More Reasons for Employees To Take FFCRA Leave and More Time for Employers To Receive Tax Credits

While many Americans are receiving their $1,400 payments from the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”), signed into law on March 11, 2021, employers should be paying attention to the somewhat buried…

5.12.20

Results of Dykema’s 2020 COVID-19 Employer Survey

The COVID-19 pandemic brings many increased challenges for employers, including questions regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), complications with layoffs and furloughs,…

11.02.23

IRS Announces 2024 Limits for Qualified Retirement Plans

The IRS recently issued Notice 2023-75 announcing the annual cost-of-living adjustments applicable to qualified retirement plans for 2024. The following alert contains a list of the key annual limits…

8.30.23

IRS Offers Transition Relief for the Implementation of the Secure 2.0 Roth Catch-Up Requirement

On Friday, August 25, 2023, the IRS issued Notice 2023-62 (the “Notice”) which provides a two-year administrative transition period for plan sponsors to implement Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act…

3.06.23

In Its Battle Against Corporate Crime, DOJ Targets Executive Compensation, Encrypted Messaging Apps, and National Security

The Justice Department’s top brass traveled to the American Bar Association’s annual white collar crime conference in Miami last week to enlist business partnership in DOJ’s battle against corporate…

5.09.23

Cannabis vs. corporate: What’s the difference when it comes to employee benefit plans?

For employers, providing a strong benefits package is key to attracting and retaining top talent. But in the cannabis industry, there’s no clear playbook for what this looks like. Brett Gelbord of…

5.14.21

Donna McElroy Quoted in SHRM Article on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Donna McElroy, San Antonio-based Member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment practice group, was quoted in the SHRM article, “House Passes Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.”

5.05.21

Donna McElroy Addresses Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in HR Magazine

Donna McElroy was quoted in the HR Magazine article, "Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Reintroduced." In the article, McElroy comments on issues created by the Young decision. Addresses Pregnant Workers…

4.06.21

Bonnie Mayfield Quoted in Law360 on Ways to Protect Diversity in the Midst of Layoffs

Bonnie Mayfield, Bloomfield Hills-based member in Dykema's Labor and Employment practice group, was quoted in a Law360 article titled, “3 Ways to Protect Diversity If Layoffs Are Unavoidable.” The…

11.02.23

Dykema Receives 14 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 14 practice areas in the 2024 Best Law Firms list, and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…

9.18.23

15 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers List for 2023

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 15 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.…

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…

4.01.21

Health Plans Contracting Handbook: A Guide for Payers and Providers

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…

6.17.21

We Have to Do What? Employment Law Update 2021, Webinar, American Payroll Association, Alamo Chapter

Daniel Stern, San Antonio-based member of Dykema’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, will serve as a featured presenter at the American Payroll Association Alamo Chapter’s webinar, “We Have to Do…

2.11.21

Employment Law Update, Independent Bankers Association of Texas 2021 Virtual HR Summit

Donna McElroy, San Antonio-based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment practice group, will present the Independent Bankers Association of Texas 2021 Virtual HR Summit session, “Employment Law…

2.02.21

2021 Is Going To Be A Challenging Year For California Employers

Despite the previous year’s challenges, 2021 presents new obstacles for California employers.  The emergence of COVID-19 has resulted in new laws for notice, training, and responding to COVID-19 in…