Earlier this month, the federal government launched the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse website: SchoolSafety.gov. The website offers several...
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School Schedules and Leaves
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has been updating its Questions and Answers ("Q&A") clarifying the Families First Coronavirus Response Act...
Schools’ Obligation to Address Sexual Misconduct Under Title IX
Title IX of the United States Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits gender discrimination in the school setting, covering both public and private...
Seattle Allows Uber Drivers to Collectively Bargain
The City Council of Seattle, Washington has unanimously voted in favor of a new ordinance that allows drivers under contract, through Uber or Lyft,...
Second Circuit Disposes of DOL Guidelines on Unpaid Interns
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit made a momentous decision earlier this month, disregarding the traditional standards used...
Second Circuit Reaffirms Social Media Protection
Drafting proper social media policies is extremely important but also a difficult task for employers who must comply with the National Labor...
Second Circuit Requires Court Approval To Settle FLSA Claims
The Second Circuit held this month in Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc , case no. 14-299-cv (Aug 7, 2015) that parties are now required to get...
Second Circuit: Starbucks’ Supervisors May Use Tip Sharing
The Second Circuit recently affirmed a federal district court’s grant of summary judgment to Starbucks in a class action lawsuit brought by company...
Sexual Harassment and Remodeled Reform in New York
The New York State Assembly and Senate passed a bill on June 19, 2019 that addresses workplace harassment and provides more protection for victims...
Sexual Harassment Laws Change Legal Landscape in New York State and City
In April, both the New York State Legislature and the New York City Council passed new workplace anti-sexual harassment legislation. Spurred by the...
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