The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”)’s General Counsel, Jennifer A. Abruzzo, issued Memorandum GC 24-06 (“Memo”) on August 6, 2024. The Memo seeks to clarify academic institutions’ disclosure obligations under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) while protecting student information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). In this Collegiate … [Read more...] about NLRB Releases Guidance to Assist Academic Institutions To Balance Disclosure and Confidentiality Obligations For Student Workers
Federal Trade Commission Weighs in on Fake Consumer Reviews and Testimonials
On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released its Final Rule, which intends to regulate the selling and/or purchasing of “fake” consumer reviews and testimonials. The FTC contends that the Rule will combat fake reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase. The Rule also allows the FTC to take action and seek civil penalties against … [Read more...] about Federal Trade Commission Weighs in on Fake Consumer Reviews and Testimonials
An Off-Duty Employee’s Social Media Use May Constitute Workplace Harassment
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently reviewed a case in which an off-duty employee’s social media use may constitute workplace harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. While this decision only impacts the Ninth Circuit, its adherence to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace regarding … [Read more...] about An Off-Duty Employee’s Social Media Use May Constitute Workplace Harassment
Pittsburgh Ordinance Extends Employment Protections to Medical Marijuana Users
On September 24, 2024, the Pittsburgh City Council passed Ordinance No. 2024-0705 (the “Ordinance”), prohibiting discrimination on the basis of one’s status as a medical marijuana patient. Mayor Ed Gainey signed the Ordinance on the same date, making it effective immediately. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Avery E. Smith, Esq., reviews the new Pittsburgh Ordinance and offers guidance to … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Ordinance Extends Employment Protections to Medical Marijuana Users
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules In Favor of School District’s Ability to Collect Real Estate Taxes
On March 5, 2024, Partner and Chair of the Firm’s Local Taxation and Assessment Practice Group, Jonathan M. Huerta, argued Circle of Seasons Charter School, Appellee v. Northwestern Lehigh School District, Appellant before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Philadelphia, on behalf of Northwestern Lehigh School District. Recently, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of the District, … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules In Favor of School District’s Ability to Collect Real Estate Taxes
School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: Ready To Learn Block Grant
On July 11, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro approved Senate Bill No. 700, now Act No. 55 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act amends several sections of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 (the “School Code”). In Part Six of our School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55, KingSpry’s Education Law Chair Emeritus, John E. Freund, III, Esq., and Education Law Attorney, Sarah Modrick, Esq., … [Read more...] about School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: Ready To Learn Block Grant
