After much speculation as to what, if any, restrictions would apply to residential evictions in Pennsylvania after Governor Wolf’s eviction moratorium expired on August 31st, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has announced an order which provides for a temporary halt to residential evictions to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. What impact does this CDC order have on residential … [Read more...] about CDC Halts Residential Evictions for Non-Payment of Rent Through December 31, 2020
Judiciary Halts DeVos Rule of CARES Act Funds to Private Schools
On August 27, 2020, a federal judge in San Francisco, California temporarily blocked Education Secretary Betsy DeVos from enforcing her Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act guidance that requires federal COVID-19 response funding to be diverted from K-12 public schools to private schools. Several states, including Pennsylvania, are Plaintiffs in this case. The CARES Act … [Read more...] about Judiciary Halts DeVos Rule of CARES Act Funds to Private Schools
Face Mask Faceoff: PDE Requires Face Coverings at School At All Times
As schools districts begin to implement their plans for re-opening amid the COVID-19 pandemic, safety protocols are constantly being updated. On the heels of recommendations by the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), as of August 17th, 2020, Pennsylvania’s Department of Education (“PDE”) is requiring everyone within the school community to wear face … [Read more...] about Face Mask Faceoff: PDE Requires Face Coverings at School At All Times
Play Ball? Schools Stuck in the Middle of Fall Athletics Debate
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
