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Articles 11 results
12.02.25
“Employee Monitoring In The AI Age: Legal And Ethical Boundaries”
Matthew Hays, Nick Ustaski, and Jennifer Dickey authored the HR.com article, “Employee Monitoring In The AI Age: Legal And Ethical Boundaries.”
7.10.25
“Cannabis Employment Compliance: How to Navigate Complex State and Federal Regulations”
Brett Gelbord authored the Cannabis Business Times article, “Cannabis Employment Compliance: How to Navigate Complex State and Federal Regulations.”
3.05.25
“Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act Gets a Makeover”
Mel Muskovitz authored the article, “Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act Gets a Makeover,” which was published by MichBio.
Blog Posts 28 results
12.29.25
Takeaways As 2025 comes to a close, all U.S. employers face several important legislative and regulatory updates that reshape the workplace landscape heading into 2026, related to changes in federal…
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…
12.03.25
New 2026 California Employment Laws: How Businesses Can Protect Themselves
The 2026 statutes enacted by the legislature that impact employment are fewer in number than in prior years. Still, California employers need to be aware that the new 2026 employment laws focus on…
Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 1 result
8.06.24
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.
Events 5 results
9.21.23
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…
10.27.22
How May I Help You? Reasonable Accommodations Including Leaves of Absence
This session is designed to review when reasonable accommodations, such as remote work, and leaves of absence are mandated or just a good business practice. So many questions about leaves of absence…
5.03.19
Let’s Be Safe Out There (Workplace Violence)
Thankfully workplace violence is not a common occurrence in most workplaces. That said, the threat is ever present and even one act may have horrifying consequences. Though not to be down played, the…
Legal Alerts 12 results
1.30.23
Overview of the SECURE 2.0 Act's Impact on Retirement Plans
The SECURE 2.0 Act (the “Act”) was enacted on December 29, 2022. It includes over 90 new provisions impacting retirement plans, many of which are effective immediately. Please see the link below for…
1.26.23
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…
12.17.22
Employers Must Prepare for Impending Changes to Michigan’s Paid Leave and Minimum Wage Laws
In July, the Michigan Court of Claims restored the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), as well as an earlier version of the minimum wage legislation, when it ruled that the manner in which the legislature…
One Minute Matters Video Series 9 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…
5.19.25
SCOTUS just made it easier to sue fiduciaries under ERISA. In Cunningham v. Cornell, the Court dramatically lowered the pleading bar for prohibited transaction claims—reshaping the legal risk for plan…
3.18.25
Is your 401(k) plan’s forfeiture policy a lawsuit waiting to happen? Recent class actions are challenging how plan sponsors use forfeited employer contributions—putting companies at risk. With courts…
Podcasts 5 results
1.30.25
How can cannabis companies retain their best employees?
How do you build a thriving workforce in an industry known for instability? Brett Gelbord sits down with Nate Russell and Ben Richards of The Lab to discuss what it takes to create fair and effective…
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…
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…
Press Mentions 71 results
9.18.25
32 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists for 2025
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 15 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.…
6.24.25
“4 State W&H Laws That Moved The Needle So Far In 2025”
Jim Hermon was quoted extensively in the Law360 article, “4 State W&H Laws That Moved The Needle So Far In 2025.”
2.18.25
“NLRB General Counsel Memos from the Biden Administration Revoked”
Rob Boonin was quoted in the SHRM article, “NLRB General Counsel Memos from the Biden Administration Revoked.”
Press Releases 33 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…
11.06.25
Dykema Receives 14 National Rankings and 158 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2026
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 14 practice areas in the 2026 Best Law Firms list and received a total of 158 metropolitan rankings…
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.
Speaking Engagements 28 results
4.16.26
Inventors as Employees: Managing the IP Created by Your Team
Mel Muskovitz will serve as a featured speaker for the MichBio IP & Legal Webinar Series event, “Inventors as Employees: Managing the IP Created by Your Team,” on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
10.14.25
Michael Twomey will serve as a featured speaker at the Houston Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section’s event, “What’s Your Case Worth?,” which will take place on October 14.
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.
Webinars 23 results
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…
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”).
12.14.22
Sean Darke and Jasmina Aragon will serve as featured speakers for the Illinois Chamber of Commerce program, “Wage and Hour Issues to Watch Out For in 2023: For Illinois and California Employers,” on…
