The holidays will soon be here, which makes this the perfect time consider managing risk in your workplace. In this HR Law Update, employment attorney Keely Collins discusses how best to navigate the holiday office party, decorations and time-off requests. If you have any questions about paying your employees, please consult your legal counsel or one of the employment attorneys at … [Read more...] about Holiday Risk Management for Employers
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New Spin on Title IX Claim in M.D. PA Court
The Middle District Court of Pennsylvania has reconsidered its prior decision and granted Gettysburg College’s motion to dismiss a Title IX claim against the college. The Title IX claim had been brought by a woman, Kelsi Kennedy, who alleged she was raped by three Gettysburg students at an alcohol-fueled party at a house owned by the Alumni Association of a former fraternity at the college. … [Read more...] about New Spin on Title IX Claim in M.D. PA Court
How Does Your Business Handle Snow Day Pay?
Every time snow is in the forecast, we get questions from our client businesses about how to handle snow day pay. In this HR Law Update, employment attorney Keely Collins discusses the various scenarios that can unfold when the weather outside is frightful. If you have any questions about paying your employees, please consult your legal counsel or one of the employment attorneys at … [Read more...] about How Does Your Business Handle Snow Day Pay?
Confucius Says… Better Report or Else!
In what the U.S. Government Accountability Office characterizes in its Report to Congress as a “soft-power” initiative, China has financially supported Confucius Institutes (CIs) in colleges and universities in 44 states, as well as in K-12 school districts. The stated purpose of the CIs is to enhance the image of China, capitalizing on the image of Confucius, the ancient Chinese philosopher … [Read more...] about Confucius Says… Better Report or Else!
Courts Begin to Push Back on Exorbitant Prevailing Party Attorneys’ Fees
In a step forward for public education, courts are beginning to scrutinize more closely the fee demands made by parent's counsel in IDEA and related cases as a result of challenges to those fees by district counsel. Amendment Results in Change to the Practice Under the IDEA In 1990, Congress amended the IDEA to permit award of attorney’s fees to parents who prevail at a hearing. Thus, in … [Read more...] about Courts Begin to Push Back on Exorbitant Prevailing Party Attorneys’ Fees
Who Is a “Person” Under Title IX: Conflict Coming?
In July, Collegiate Comment reported on the growing number of court decisions in various jurisdictions that are refusing to recognize causes of action under Title IX brought by individuals sexually assaulted at colleges and universities. These rulings require that to sustain a Title IX cause of action, the victim of the assault and the alleged perpetrator must both be enrolled at the same … [Read more...] about Who Is a “Person” Under Title IX: Conflict Coming?
