Recently, the new FMLA Branch Chief of the Department of Labor, Helen Applewhaite, gave a heads up to employers to be prepared for on-site DOL visits to check for FMLA compliance. At a conference in April, Ms. Applewhaite called 2014 a “pivotal” year for FMLA enforcement and she set forth the DOL’s renewed interest in conducting on-site FMLA compliance investigations. She predicted employee … [Read more...] about DOL to Employers: Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You About On-Site Visits for FMLA Compliance
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IRS Unveils New Application Form to Help Charitable Organizations
Finally! There is now a simpler process for forming charitable organizations. New Form 1023-EZ, unveiled July 1, 2014 by the IRS, will streamline the application process for most new organizations. The jury is still out on whether 1023-EZ will improve IRS processing time, but this is certainly great news for new charities applying for tax-exempt status. Click Here to Read the News Release from the … [Read more...] about IRS Unveils New Application Form to Help Charitable Organizations
Testing Special Education
In a major shift, the federal government is now going to evaluate the effectiveness of states’ programs for their special education students based on student success. Under a new framework known as Results-Driven Accountability, the U.S. Department of Education will now take educational results for students with disabilities into consideration when evaluating each state’s compliance with the … [Read more...] about Testing Special Education
Department of Education Invites Comments on Clery Act Changes
In the wake of heightened awareness – and much publicity -- of campus security crises in recent years, the federal government has responded with far-reaching expansion of existing laws. Will these new requirements ensure campus safety? Time will tell. But the clock is ticking as deadlines loom for colleges to show at least a “good faith effort’ that they are doing all they can to revise policies … [Read more...] about Department of Education Invites Comments on Clery Act Changes
CA Superior Court Rules Tenure Laws Unconstitutional … Could PA Be Next?
As a California wildfire, the California Superior Court’s recent decision in Vergara v. State of California, et. al., is likely to be catching and may have resounding implications on similar laws in Pennsylvania. Tenure Arguably May Limit Education In Vergara, nine California public school students, funded by a Silicon Valley millionaire, argued that California’s teacher tenure, dismissal, and … [Read more...] about CA Superior Court Rules Tenure Laws Unconstitutional … Could PA Be Next?
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Says Kindergarten Students Must Attend School
As the deadline to enroll kindergarten students for next school year approaches, parents and schools are on notice that kindergarten students are subject to compulsory school attendance. On June 16, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed that parents of kindergarten students must comply with compulsory attendance laws. Facts in the Case In this case, the parent enrolled her twin 5-year-old … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Supreme Court Says Kindergarten Students Must Attend School
