News and Insights

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. 

8.11.26

When Is Travel by Remote Workers or Workers Without Fixed Worksites Compensable? DOL Publishes Guidance for Employers

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…

7.06.26

NLRB General Counsel Releases Three Advice Memoranda: What Union and Non-Employers Should Know

On June 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released three new Advice Memoranda. These memoranda explain why the NLRB’s Office of the General Counsel decided that the underlying unfair…

6.25.26

Supreme Court’s Flowers Foods Decision: Why Employers Still Have Strong Arguments for Enforcing Arbitration Agreements

Takeaways The Supreme Court declined to create a bright-line rule that automatically exempts transportation workers from the Federal Arbitration Act. The decision leaves several important questions…

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.

8.06.24

Employment Law Tightrope: Balancing Litigation and Other Employment Law Risks in Corporate Transactions

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

Litigating Trade Secrets and Patents: When, Where, Who, Why and Other Questions You Were Afraid to Ask

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…

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

Adapting to a Shifting Employment Law Landscape: Navigating Recent Developments, Regulations, and Trends in Today’s Workplace

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.

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…

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?

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…

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.”

8.20.26

214 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 214 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 guide and the Best…

8.19.26

52 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 29 of its attorneys from the firm’s Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2026 Super Lawyers list by Michigan…

8.13.26

Dykema Attorneys Recognized in Legal 500 U.S. City Elite Rankings Across Three Markets

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is pleased to announce that 14 of its attorneys have been recognized in the latest Legal 500 U.S. City Elite rankings across Chicago, Minneapolis, and Wisconsin.

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

2024 Automotive Trends

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

2022 Congressional Outlook

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…

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.

4.09.26

What’s Happening with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Sean F. Darke will present “What’s Happening with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)” at the ICLE’s 51st Annual Labor and Employment Law Institute, Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Saint John’s Resort.…

10.14.25

What’s Your Case Worth?

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. 

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

Char’s Corner: Key California Labor Law Insights for Employers—Session 2: Getting Worker Classification Right

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…