Drafting proper social media policies is extremely important but also a difficult task for employers who must comply with the National Labor...
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Regulations Regarding the New York Family Leave Law
As reported in a prior Newsletter, New York State is mandating paid family leave for all employees. The New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law...
Disclosing Teacher Misconduct
An increasing number of situations involving the abuse of students at schools have made their way into the media. In some instances, the attacker is...
New York Education Updates
April 2017 has demonstrated New York’s enthusiasm for accessible education through the extension of New York City’s free preschool program and the...
NYC Prohibits Pay History Questions
The New York City Council passed a law, which will become effective 180 days after it is signed by Mayor Bill de Blasio, that prevents employers...
Los Angeles’ “Ban the Box” Ordinance
Los Angeles has become the next city to enact “ban the box” legislation. Under the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, also...
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
On March 22, 2017, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal laws regarding the education of students with disabilities...
Emotional Damages Granted in FLSA Suit
The Fifth Circuit, which includes Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, recently held that employees who file a claim under the Fair Labor Standards...
Planning Appropriate Interview Questions
Conducting interviews for new employees can be a challenging task, particularly if interviewers are unfamiliar with relevant laws that restrict what...
Cell Phone Recording in Schools
Educational institutions have seen an increase in the amount of complaints they receive from students, parents, and teachers regarding unauthorized...
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