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Articles 64 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 155 results
5.20.26
AI in the Workplace: Legal Risks and Practical Realities
The Current Landscape Generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools are now widely used across the workforce, and the use is dual track, meaning employees are using AI to perform work, while…
5.15.26
Takeaways On April 26, 2024, the Department of Labor issued a final rule raising the earnings thresholds for entitlement to overtime under the FLSA in the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 C.F.R. Part…
4.23.26
The Department of Labor announced, April 22, 2026, a new Proposed Rule on who can be a joint employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Migrant and…
Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 2 results
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 131 results
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…
9.25.25
Trump Administration Proposes to Weight H-1B Lottery Entries Based on Offered Salary
The Trump Administration has introduced a proposed rule that would significantly reshape the H-1B lottery by weighting entries according to the salary offered to the foreign national. Employers…
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 300 results
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.”
4.23.26
“Will DOL’s proposed joint employer rule survive the courts?”
Robert Boonin was quoted in the HR Dive article “Will DOL’s proposed joint employer rule survive the courts?”.
Press Releases 159 results
3.10.26
Dykema Advises Electreon on its Acquisition of InductEV
Dykema is pleased to congratulate its client, Electreon, on the successful acquisition of InductEV, establishing a global powerhouse in wireless EV charging. By incorporating InductEV’s assets and…
2.20.26
Six Dykema Attorneys Listed as Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2026
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that two of its Los Angeles-based attorneys were named to the 2026 Super Lawyers list by Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine. Additionally,…
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…
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 62 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.
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
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.
Webinars 71 results
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…
2.24.26
This series is designed to equip employers with practical insights to mitigate legal risk, promote compliance, and support effective workforce management.
