In a move alternately praised and vilified, Harvard University has adopted a policy, effective beginning with the Fall 2017 semester, providing that any student who becomes a member of any off-campus single-sex social organization is prohibited from holding a leadership position in an officially recognized on-campus organization or athletic team. Members of these off-campus groups will also be … [Read more...] about Harvard Seeking to Eliminate Single-Sex Fraternities and Sororities?
EEOC Issues Guidance On National Origin Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is responsible for enforcing Federal Laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability or genetic information. This past month, the EEOC updated its guidance on national origin discrimination. In this publication, the EEOC emphasized the … [Read more...] about EEOC Issues Guidance On National Origin Discrimination
Making A List and Checking it Twice: DOL’s Common Holiday Season Labor Violations
As many retailers are doing what they can to maximize revenues during the holiday season, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) released the following list of common holiday season labor violations: Failing to pay workers for prepping or closing out a register. Requiring personnel to work through breaks without pay. Not paying overtime when employees work 40+hours in a workweek. The rise of these … [Read more...] about Making A List and Checking it Twice: DOL’s Common Holiday Season Labor Violations
Guidelines Issued for Staff Management of Diabetes Medication for Students
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has released a comprehensive 134-page guide to assist school personnel in complying with Act 86 of 2016, which was enacted this past summer. Act 86 permits the voluntary designation of non-nursing school employees to monitor blood glucose levels and administer diabetes medications according to the diabetic student’s service plan or IEP. Diabetes affects more … [Read more...] about Guidelines Issued for Staff Management of Diabetes Medication for Students
Deadline for Compliance With Important Provisions Ensuring School Stability for Children in Foster Care is December 10, 2016: Are You Ready?
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires school districts and child welfare agencies to collaborate for the benefit of children placed in foster care. The requirements of the ESSA, which are directed toward school districts, are substantially similar to the obligations of child welfare agencies under the Fostering Connections Act. Children in care are no longer automatically considered … [Read more...] about Deadline for Compliance With Important Provisions Ensuring School Stability for Children in Foster Care is December 10, 2016: Are You Ready?
Does a Plaintiff Need to be Pregnant to State a Claim Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act ? The Answer is No.
In an interesting case from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, that Court has held that a plaintiff asserting a claim under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (“PDA”) does not need to be physically pregnant at the time of the alleged adverse employment action in order to bring suit. The Court described the claims in the case of Snider v. Wolfington Body Company, Inc. as an allegation that the … [Read more...] about Does a Plaintiff Need to be Pregnant to State a Claim Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act ? The Answer is No.
