The Commonwealth Court recently upheld the termination of a tenured teacher who had contested his termination on the grounds of an unreasonable search under the Pennsylvania Constitution. In Metz v. Bethlehem Area School District, the teacher had been employed as a tenured physical education teacher when the school district received proof of a positive drug test result for cocaine metabolites. … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Court Upholds Termination Based Upon “Reasonable Suspicion”
DOL’s New Internship Guidance Creates Opportunity for Businesses to Invest in the Future
Just this week, (January 5, 2018), the Department of Labor (“DOL”) rescinded guidance that disincentivized the use of unpaid interns by for-profit businesses and released replacement guidance that opens up new opportunities for students and businesses. According to employer reports, the prior DOL guidance divested employers of any motivation to take on an unpaid intern. Under the prior guidance, … [Read more...] about DOL’s New Internship Guidance Creates Opportunity for Businesses to Invest in the Future
NLRB Establishes New Standard Governing Enforceability of Workplace Policies
In a groundbreaking decision involving the Boeing Company reached this past month, the NLRB eased the standard of review regarding the visibility and enforceability of employer issued handbooks. In past decisions, policies governing employment-related conduct including civility and insubordination were struck down if the regulations could be reasonably construed to prohibit NLRA (National Labor … [Read more...] about NLRB Establishes New Standard Governing Enforceability of Workplace Policies
Superior Court Determines Prenatal Activities May Constitute Child Abuse
The attorneys in KingSpry’s adoption practice help foster parents, prospective adoptive parents, as well as caseworkers working with birth and foster families, to facilitate permanency for children. In a decision issued December 27, the Pennsylvania Superior Court addressed a significant legal issue that affects all parties to a child abuse matter. The Court’s decision, In the Interest of L.B. … [Read more...] about Superior Court Determines Prenatal Activities May Constitute Child Abuse
A Gestational Carrier Gives The Ultimate Gift
As we prepare for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we look forward to bringing joy to others and celebrating with family. There is no better time to celebrate the ultimate gift of family formation given by a surrogate mother. Most often than not, we see the use of a gestational surrogacy as an option for family formation. A Gestational Carrier, also known as Gestational Surrogate, is a … [Read more...] about A Gestational Carrier Gives The Ultimate Gift
U.S. Department of Education Issues New Q&A on What Constitutes FAPE
On December 7, 2017 the U.S. Department of Education issued a document titled “Questions and Answers (Q&A) on U.S. Supreme Court Case Decision Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District Re-1.” The document originated from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), which invites public comments. The Q&A attempts to explain to parents and stakeholders the issues … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Education Issues New Q&A on What Constitutes FAPE
