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Articles 17 results
11.25.20
Should You Take Action Against Workers Who Attend Holiday Gatherings?
Elisa Lintemuth, Grand Rapids-based Member in Dykema’s Labor and Employment practice, authored the TLNT article, “Should You Take Action Against Workers Who Attend Holiday Gatherings?” In the…
11.20.20
CDC ‘Close Contact’ Definition Creates Employer Challenges
Bonnie Mayfield, Bloomfield Hills-based Member in Dykema's Labor and Employment practice group, authored the Law360 article, “CDC ‘Close Contact’ Definition Creates Employer Challenges.”
8.14.20
Top of Mind Issues for Employers in Opening the Workplace and Returning Employees To Work
Arlene Switzer Steinfield, Dallas-based senior counsel in Dykema’s Labor and Employment practice group, authored the ACC South/Central Texas Newsletter article, “Top of Mind Issues for Employers in…
Blog Posts 31 results
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…
12.19.24
2025 Texas Labor and Employment Legal Updates
Institutions of Higher Education Can No Longer Establish or Maintain DEI Offices Texas is one of several states that have implemented laws aimed at eliminating DEI offices and initiatives for publicly…
12.16.24
Labor and Employment 2025 Federal Legal Updates
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC”) Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace The EEOC’s Enforcement Guidance guidelines on harassment in the Workplace were issued on April…
Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 2 results
4.16.19
Please join Dykema employment litigators Arlene Switzer Steinfield and Elizabeth Voss for a discussion of recent developments and emerging issues in labor and employment law.
4.17.18
Proactive Measures for Employers in the #MeToo Era
Please join Dykema employment litigators for a discussion of the challenges and legal obligations faced by employers as a result of the #MeToo movement and the circumstances that led to the movement.…
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…
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…
8.03.18
Blockin’ & Tacklin’: Discussing the Fundamentals to Complex Employment Issues
The more things change, the more they stay the same. The recent wave of media coverage regarding acts of sexual harassment by individuals in high-profile positions shows that employment problems that…
Legal Alerts 32 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…
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…
One Minute Matters Video Series 8 results
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…
3.06.25
New pharmacy payment reporting rules are here—is your health plan prepared? Arkansas Rule 128 is part of a growing trend: states demanding more transparency from health plans on pharmacy reimbursement…
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…
Podcasts 2 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…
Press Mentions 83 results
11.01.24
“What To Listen For In Oral Args On FLSA Evidence Standards”
Rob Boonin was quoted in the Law360 Employment Authority article, “What To Listen For In Oral Args On FLSA Evidence Standards.”
7.15.24
“7 Wage-Hour Cases To Watch In 2024”
Rob Boonin was quoted in the Law360 Employment Authority article, “7 Wage-Hour Cases To Watch In 2024.” Concerning a case involving a coalition of trade groups that filed a revised complaint against…
12.14.23
"3 Appellate Rulings Discrimination Attys Should Know"
Bonnie Mayfield was quoted in the Law360 article, "3 Appellate Rulings Discrimination Attys Should Know." In the article, Mayfield provided insights on the en banc decision in Hamilton v. Dallas…
Press Releases 83 results
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…
11.07.24
Dykema Receives 15 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2025
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 15 practice areas in the 2025 Best Law Firms list and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…
8.15.24
216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 guide and the Best…
Speaking Engagements 25 results
9.13.23
Ray Bissmeyer will serve as a featured speaker at the San Antonio SHRM 17thAnnual Employment Law Conference in the session, “How to Survive the Deposition Hot Seat! Tips from Plaintiff and Defense…
5.17.23
Rob Boonin To Co-Present State Bar of Michigan Event with NLRB Regional Director
Rob Boonin will co-present the State Bar of Michigan Labor & Employment Section event, "Workplace Activism in the Wake of McLaren Macomb featuring NLRB Regional Director Elizabeth Kerwin," which is…
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…
Webinars 39 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”).
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…
