(Edited 3/26/20) Once enacted into law, Senate Bill 751 provides that no employee of any school entity who was employed as of March 13, 2020 shall receive more or less compensation that the employee would otherwise have been entitled to receive from the school had the COVID-19 pandemic not occurred. In addition, the federal legislature enacted paid leave protections for all government employees … [Read more...] about Employee Pay: Guideline for Schools During COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 Special Education Recap: Creativity and Careful Planning Needed in the Days Ahead
Earlier today, the Governor extended the closure of all Pennsylvania schools until at least April 6. As a result, the dust seems to have temporarily settled on governmental notices and advice to schools regarding the provision of education in the midst of this pandemic. This SLB is intended to recap and summarize the current state of affairs to bring everyone up to date before new notices are … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Special Education Recap: Creativity and Careful Planning Needed in the Days Ahead
PA Supreme Court Issues Order Halting Residential Evictions Throughout the Commonwealth
On March 18, 2020, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued an order prohibiting judges at any level of the Pennsylvania Judiciary from effectuating an “eviction, ejectment or other displacement from a residence based upon the failure to make a rent, loan, or other similar payment”. This prohibition remains in effect until at least April 3, 2020, but … [Read more...] about PA Supreme Court Issues Order Halting Residential Evictions Throughout the Commonwealth
COVID-19 Impact on School Board Meetings
Just as the medical experts have been saying that the corona virus is an unknown pathogen, the correct or optimal legal path for board business cannot be predicted with complete certainty. This School Law Bullet does not presume to advise school boards how they conduct their business in light of recent executive orders by the Governor, but to make boards aware of certain legal consideration that … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Impact on School Board Meetings
HR Law Update: Coronavirus and Your Workplace
Employers, here are some answers to your frequently asked questions about employees and the coronavirus pandemic: If our office is closed, do we need to pay employees? If your employees are members of a collective bargaining unit or have a contract of employment, you must first look to the relevant contract. If the contract does not speak to the employer’s obligation, the employer must next … [Read more...] about HR Law Update: Coronavirus and Your Workplace
HR Law Update: Is Your Workplace Prepared for the Coronavirus?
Everyone has questions about the coronavirus and employers are no exception. The CDC is encouraging everyone to take basic precautions such as wash their hands and to stay home if they are sick. In this HR Law Update, employment attorney Keely Collins discusses the four biggest questions addressed this week in guidance from the EEOC about protecting your employees from the threat of the … [Read more...] about HR Law Update: Is Your Workplace Prepared for the Coronavirus?
