On January 4, 2021, just under half of all Chicago Public School teachers failed to report to work. When the approximately 1,000 teachers did not return, Chicago Public School officials warned that they would face “disciplinary action that could lead to termination.” In Pennsylvania, school districts also face many challenges presented by COVID-19, not least of which is the understandable … [Read more...] about Extending the FFCRA May Assist Districts Trying to Resume In-Person Instruction
US DOE Says Title IX Does Not Protect Sexual Orientation, Says Bostock Limited to Title VII
On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States, in Bostock v. Clayton County Ga., 140 S.Ct. 1731 (2020), considered whether an employer who fires someone simply for being homosexual or transgender is engaging in sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII protects employees within the workplace from discrimination based on their sex. The Supreme Court … [Read more...] about US DOE Says Title IX Does Not Protect Sexual Orientation, Says Bostock Limited to Title VII
Can Schools Make COVID Vaccination Mandatory for Students or Staff?
As COVID-19 vaccines become available, there are questions about whether schools can make it mandatory for their students or staff to get vaccinated. Both Moderna and Pfizer have created COVID-19 vaccines approved for “emergency use” in the United States. Both vaccines had about 30,000 participants during their trials, and millions of health-care workers will be vaccinated before educators get a … [Read more...] about Can Schools Make COVID Vaccination Mandatory for Students or Staff?
Right To Know Law Compliance More Costly as 2021 Begins
On December 22, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a decision (Uniontown Newspaper, et al v. PA Dept of Cor.) addressing Agency obligations and the sanction provisions contained in the Right To Know Law. On the same day, the Office of Open Records also revised their fee schedule. The decision is instructive to public agencies to ensure a good faith search is completed. The case began … [Read more...] about Right To Know Law Compliance More Costly as 2021 Begins
COVID Relief Bill Impacts Residential Landlords
On Sunday, December 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion COVID relief bill into law. Incorporated into the more than 5,000 page bill are provisions that impact residential landlords. Key provisions to be aware of include the allocation of $25 billion towards emergency rental assistance and an extension of the CDC eviction moratorium, imposed earlier this year, through January … [Read more...] about COVID Relief Bill Impacts Residential Landlords
What To Expect: The Impact of COVID-19 on Assisted Reproductive Technology
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique circumstances and dilemmas surrounding Assisted Reproductive Technology (“ART”). On March 17, 2020. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (“ASRM”) issued guidance for its members to manage patients amid COVID-19. This guidance was created by an expert Task Force made up of physicians, embryologists, and mental health professionals. The … [Read more...] about What To Expect: The Impact of COVID-19 on Assisted Reproductive Technology
