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Articles 66 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.”
7.07.25
Michael Twomey authored the Greater Houston Manufacturers Association (GHMA) article, “What to Do If ICE Shows Up.”
Blog Posts 160 results
10.23.26
California Wage and Hour Laws: What Employers Must Know About Temporary Out-of-State Workers
Takeaways California wage and hour laws can apply to out-of-state employees working temporarily in California, even for short assignments. Employers must account for California’s minimum wage…
10.13.26
Wage and Hour Compliance for Non-Exempt Remote Employees: What Employers Need to Know
Takeaways Answering emails, responding to texts, and completing assignments after hours can create compensable work time for remote employees. Clear timekeeping policies, accurate recordkeeping, and…
8.11.26
On July 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Administrator issued two Opinion Letters. The letters focus on a common issue facing employers today: when travel involving nonexempt…
Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 3 results
10.20.26
Keeping Automotive Operations Moving: Talent, Workforce & Supply Chain Risk
Keeping Automotive Operations Moving: Talent, Workforce & Supply Chain Risk Automotive companies rely on specialized talent and interconnected supply chains to keep operations moving. Workforce…
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.
Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 5 results
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.
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…
7.23.19
The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) resulted in an increase in trade secret claims in the last three years. Separately, while there had been a slowdown in patent litigation claims during that same…
Events 27 results
4.02.24
Activists and an Election Year – What Could Go Wrong?
In this seminar, we will discuss the continuing development of legal issues through administrative agency action and court decisions, as well as potential “landmines” for employer liability and…
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…
3.07.23
New Year—New Employment Challenges
If your New Year’s resolution is to be compliant with new employment laws, this program may be just what you need.
Legal Alerts 132 results
9.14.26
December 31, 2026, Retirement Plan Amendment Deadline: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know
Takeaways Many private-sector retirement plan sponsors must adopt required SECURE Act, CARES Act, and SECURE 2.0 plan amendments by December 31, 2026. Operating a retirement plan in compliance with…
12.15.25
New State Department Screening Sparks Months-Long Delays for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants
In a move that is already causing significant delays in visa processing, the State Department announced on December 3, 2025, it would be conducting online presence reviews off those applying for H-1B…
9.25.25
Trump Administration and H-1BS — $100,000 Fee and Investigations of Labor Condition Applications
The Trump Administration has announced two major developments that will significantly affect H-1B employers and workers. While many details remain unclear, these actions reflect heightened scrutiny of…
One Minute Matters Video Series 14 results
2.24.26
Are Your DEI Programs Creating Legal Exposure? (with Michael Twomey)
Two recent developments are raising the stakes for employer DEI programs, and both deserve attention from HR and legal teams.
1.26.26
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 landscape…
9.03.25
Are You Prepared for the DOL's New 401(k) Rules? (with Tyler Hubert)
Is your 401(k) plan prepared for the new frontiers of alternative investments?
Podcasts 6 results
12.02.25
Is psychedelic-assisted therapy the next step in workplace wellness?
What if employers could improve mental health, lower costs, and boost retention by offering treatments once considered unconventional? Brett Gelbord sits down with Jillie Gordon Foerster of Dykema’s…
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 301 results
5.27.26
“Strategic Choices Remain Despite Proposed Joint Employer Rule”
Robert Boonin was quoted in the SHRM article “Strategic Choices Remain Despite Proposed Joint Employer Rule.”
5.20.26
“What rescheduling weed could mean for the workplace”
John Fraser was quoted in the HR Brew article, “What rescheduling weed could mean for the workplace.”
4.23.26
“DOL proposes new ‘vertical’ and ‘horizontal’ joint employment rule”
Robert Boonin was quoted in the International Employment Lawyer article, “DOL proposes new ‘vertical’ and ‘horizontal’ joint employment rule.”
Press Releases 166 results
11.05.26
Dykema Receives 14 National Rankings and 162 Regional Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2027
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 14 practice areas in the 2027 Best Law Firms list and received a total of 162 regional rankings representing…
10.06.26
Boldrey, Fraser, and Gelbord Named to 2026–2027 Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers List
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Lance Boldrey, John Fraser, and Brett Gelbord were each selected for inclusion in the seventh edition of the “Global Top 200 Cannabis…
9.18.26
30 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists for 2026
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 17 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.…
Publications 4 results
4.13.26
2026 Automotive Trends Report Insights: Labor and Employment
Labor and employment challenges that don’t involve immigration include two significant concerns. Non-compete and trade secret enforcement (45%) has surged to become the second-highest priority, up 23…
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…
1.18.22
Dykema's Federal Government Policy Team shares an overview of the political and policy landscape on Capitol Hill for 2022. The group summarizes some of the areas that Congress will focus on in the…
Speaking Engagements 64 results
9.08.26
James Pappas and Michael Twomey will speak at the Energy Industries Council webinar, “Doing Business in the USA.”
8.19.26
Effective Boards: It's Confidential
Ray Bissmeyer to speak at Effective Boards: It's Confidential Webinar August 19, 2026.
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.
Webinars 72 results
8.25.26
Char’s Corner: Key California Labor Law Insights for Employers—Session 3: Managing in the Moment
Employee issues rarely arrive on a convenient schedule. Whether addressing performance concerns, employee misconduct, or requests for workplace accommodations, managers must respond quickly,…
5.27.26
Year One Under Trump: Key Employment Lessons and What’s Coming Next
With the first year of the second Trump administration now complete, employers have already seen meaningful shifts in federal labor and employment policy—and more changes are on the horizon. Join us…
4.28.26
Misclassifying employees can lead to lawsuits, penalties, and major compliance headaches. This session breaks down the biggest risks and common mistakes organizations make when distinguishing…
