While the question of how to reopen schools is still up in the air, school districts have more recently been pressed to make a decision on fall sports, specifically whether it is reasonable and safe to allow a fall sport schedule. Governor Tom Wolf strongly recommended to postpone the season until January 1, 2021 due to the amount of uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and concerns about … [Read more...] about Play Ball? Schools Stuck in the Middle of Fall Athletics Debate
HR Law Update: Developing Case Law Regarding Employees’ Rights During COVID-19
Many employers throughout the country have been looking for guidance on implementation of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency FMLA provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), including developing case law. On August 3, 2020, a notable decision was entered in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. While this decision doesn’t … [Read more...] about HR Law Update: Developing Case Law Regarding Employees’ Rights During COVID-19
Gifted, Section 504, and Other Considerations for Reopening Schools
School Boards and staff continue to monitor ever-changing guidance from state agencies regarding health, safety and educational concerns related to the impending start of school. KingSpry attorneys are in the trenches with our clients and are providing a summary of our suggestions in response to recent questions from school administrators. We attended your webinar that addressed special education … [Read more...] about Gifted, Section 504, and Other Considerations for Reopening Schools
What You and Your Agent Need to Know About the New Digital Assets Law
In July, Pennsylvania created a new law to help people plan for their digital assets in the event they can no longer manage them on their own. The Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets law (RUFADA) helps people make informed choices about who can access and control their electronic records including social media accounts. In this episode of Planning Now, estate planning attorney Ryan … [Read more...] about What You and Your Agent Need to Know About the New Digital Assets Law
New Regulations for K-12 Schools Regarding Title IX
Big changes are mandated by the new Title IX Regulations, and they become law August 14, 2020. In this presentation, KingSpry attorneys Brian Taylor and Dr. Kathleen Conn discuss the most important changes for K-12 schools, duties of the Title IX Coordinator, supportive measures, investigation details, grievance procedures, and continuing duties for appeals and final resolutions. If you have a … [Read more...] about New Regulations for K-12 Schools Regarding Title IX
New Law Clarifies Mental Health Treatment for Teens… At Least a Little Bit
The new law, signed by the governor on July 23, strives to reduce confusion around implementation of a 2004 law. Act 147 of 2004 established that minors between the ages of 14-18 and their parents each have the right to consent to and to refuse mental health treatment on behalf of the minor. The law includes an expedited hearing process to address instances when a minor and his/her parents … [Read more...] about New Law Clarifies Mental Health Treatment for Teens… At Least a Little Bit
