Employee Handbooks
Employee handbooks are one of the foundational documents that define an employment relationship, and this is no different in the school context. Our knowledge and experience in issues that matter most to schools are essential to creating a handbook that addresses the culture and legal requirements of a school setting.
Parent-Student Handbooks
We prepare parent-student handbooks for private schools, making sure to cover important issues that create strong and clear school policies and procedures.
Employee Relations
Our firm handles day-to-day employee relation questions involving faculty and non-faculty staff. We try to diffuse situations and provide practical solutions that will protect the school.
Teacher Contracts and HR Forms
We prepare carefully-crafted teacher contracts for our education clients as well as important forms and agreements relating to Human Resources matters.
Contract, Vendor Administration
Our firm prepares important school agreements relating to vendors and suppliers.
Student Immunization
We advise our education clients on issues relating to the requirements and exemptions relating to student immunizations.
Child Abuse
Our firm counsels our education clients on the state rules relating to the reporting of child abuse.
FERPA- Educational Records Privacy
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provides instructions and restrictions on when and how student records may be released to other parties. We counsel clients on the intricacies of these privacy laws.
Educational Plans for Special Needs Students
Our firm provides support to school administrators in creating 504 Plans under the Federal Rehabilitation Act and IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
February 27th, 2020 | By Jules Halpern Associates
#MeToo, Employment Law, Harassment, Sexual Harassment
This week Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood mogul who was accused by dozens of women of sexual harassment, assault, and/or rape,...
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February 27th, 2020 | By Jules Halpern Associates
Education Law, Private Schools, Student Bullying, Student Disability, Student Discipline, Student Harassment, Student Protection, Student Safety
Earlier this month, the federal government launched the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse website: SchoolSafety.gov. The website offers several resources for...
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January 30th, 2020 | By Jules Halpern Associates
Education Insights, Employer Policies, Harassment, Human Resources, Management, Privacy, Sexual Harassment, Student Protection, Student Safety, Workplace Culture
One of the issues all managers struggle with is whether to close the door when meeting with an employee one-on-one....
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December 18th, 2019 | By Jules Halpern Associates
Education Law, Religion, Student Protection
On Wednesday, December 11, 2019, President Trump signed an executive order which expands the interpretation of race and national origin...
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June 28th, 2019 | By Jules Halpern Associates
Employer Policies, Employment Law, Harassment, New York Law, Sexual Harassment
The New York State Assembly and Senate passed a bill on June 19, 2019 that addresses workplace harassment and provides...
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June 28th, 2019 | By Jules Halpern Associates
California Law, Education Law, Maine Law, Mississippi Law, New York Law, Religion, Student Protection, Student Safety, Wellness Programs, West Virginia Law
Earlier this month, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that bans non-medical exemptions for immunizations, including the religious exemption...
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