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?
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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.
This Just In: Injunction on New Overtime Rule Appealed
As you may have already heard from multiple sources, on November 22, 2016, a United States District Court Judge granted an Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction, enjoining the Department of Labor from implementing and enforcing the Overtime Final Rule on December 1, 2016. The Department of Labor, at the time of the decision, stated that it strongly disagreed and was pursuing its options for … [Read more...] about This Just In: Injunction on New Overtime Rule Appealed
Adoption Tax Credits May Be Available for Adoptive Parents
As part of year-end financial planning, adoptive parents should consider whether they are eligible for the adoption tax credit. Adoptive parents can claim a tax credit for “qualified expenses” that are incurred in the course of an adoption. For 2016, the maximum credit remains at $13,460. The credit is inflation-indexed, and is expected to increase to $13,570.00 for 2017. How adoption tax … [Read more...] about Adoption Tax Credits May Be Available for Adoptive Parents
PA Expands Access to Birth Records for Adoptees, Provisions for Termination of Parental Rights
This adoption month, Pennsylvania has made some important changes that increase adoptees’ access to information about their birth families. In addition, some changes were made to the law that governs termination of parental rights. Expanded access to birth records and medical information A year from now, adoptees born in Pennsylvania will have access to their original birth record information. … [Read more...] about PA Expands Access to Birth Records for Adoptees, Provisions for Termination of Parental Rights
As Dust From Election Starts To Settle, Employers Wondering What Will Change With Affordable Care and Other Federal Rules
With the Election Results in, employers should consider all possible options on what could happen with the Affordable Care Act and other Federal “Rules.” With the election results now in and Republicans having control of both Congress and the White House come late January, it appears likely that some action will be taken with respect to the Affordable Care Act and possible the National Labor … [Read more...] about As Dust From Election Starts To Settle, Employers Wondering What Will Change With Affordable Care and Other Federal Rules
