The case of Smith v. University of Scranton, provides some helpful hints for employers to avoid successful ADA employment retaliation claims. Smith involved an employee of the University who was hired in 2007 and in 2012 requested workplace accommodations, which were provided. About a year later, the employee applied and was hired for a different position in the University for which she received … [Read more...] about Recent Pennsylvania Case Gives Helpful Hints on How to Avoid Retaliation Claims Under the ADA
Tips for Back to School Prep for Foster and Adoptive Families
Back-to-school sales are in full swing, and parents have their homework cut out for them to gather the paperwork necessary for enrollment in school and activities. Here are some areas where foster parents and adoptive parents may need to take a little extra time and planning before school starts. Enrollment Need Not be Complicated for Children in Foster Care The Fostering Connections Act requires … [Read more...] about Tips for Back to School Prep for Foster and Adoptive Families
KingSpry Collecting School Supplies for Valley Youth House Backpack Challenge
KingSpry is helping Valley Youth House collect items to help foster care youth in our area get ready to go back to school this fall. The "Backpack Challenge" runs now through August 23, 2018, and will provide important supplies for kids going back to high school or off to college. "Kids in care have been torn from their family of origin, and are living temporarily with families they may not have … [Read more...] about KingSpry Collecting School Supplies for Valley Youth House Backpack Challenge
What the Law Says About Pregnancy and Infertility Discrimination at Work
Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate on the basis of sex, which includes discrimination on the basis of pregnancy and related medical conditions. Even though infertility is gender neutral, the medical care required to treat infertility may not be. Even if a court were to … [Read more...] about What the Law Says About Pregnancy and Infertility Discrimination at Work
Help Is On the Way for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
The Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act was Signed by the President on July 7, 2018. This federal law, co-authored by Pennsylvania senator Bob Casey and Maine senator Susan Collins, establishes an advisory council that is charged with identifying resources to address the physical and mental health needs of children as well as the needs of the grandparents or other older relative … [Read more...] about Help Is On the Way for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Third Circuit Court Stalls Backdoor Attack on Transgender Bathroom Access
In Doe v. Boyertown Area School District, four high school students filed a lawsuit and sought a preliminary injunction to halt their school’s policy of permitting students to use bathroom and locker room facilities that align with their gender identity. The students brought three claims, arguing that the policy constituted a violation of their constitutional right to privacy, a violation of Title … [Read more...] about Third Circuit Court Stalls Backdoor Attack on Transgender Bathroom Access
