On July 8, 2022, Governor Tom Wolf signed Act 55 of 2022 into law, intending to address ongoing learning losses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Act 55 expands the opportunity for extended enrollment to students with disabilities.
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Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
EEOC Updates COVID-19 Guidance: When Is COVID-19 Considered a Disability Under the Law?
January 6th, 2022This new EEOC guidance focuses more broadly on COVID-19, not only Long COVID, and specifically in the context of employment discrimination.
OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standards for Mandatory Employee COVID Vaccinations
November 4th, 2021A federal judge in the Southern District of Texas recently upheld an employer’s requirement that its employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be terminated from employment.
Federal Judge Rules That Employer Can Require Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations
June 22nd, 2021A federal judge in the Southern District of Texas recently upheld an employer’s requirement that its employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be terminated from employment.
Potential Legislation Addresses Post-COVID Student Retention Matters
May 13th, 2021With an expressed intention to help parents determine the best approach to education for their children, the Bill would impose upon schools unfunded mandates that also run afoul of state and federal mandates with regard to special education.
What Are the Contractual Guidelines for ESSERS Funding?
May 10th, 2021More than a year ago, on March 27, 2020, The U.S. Department of Education passed the $2 trillion CARES Act, and within that, about $30.75, $13.2 billion of which was distributed to the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds.
Good News for Local Business as COVID Restrictions Ease
March 16th, 2021Due to the steady decline in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and the positive test rate percentage, Governor Tom Wolf has announced plans to ease COVID-19 restrictions on bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters, and other businesses.
CHIRP Offers Grants to Assist Local Businesses Affected by COVID
March 4th, 2021On March 2, 2021, Governor Tom Wolf announced that $145 million will be made available to help Pennsylvania small businesses in need.
Ongoing Pandemic and Declining Home Inventory Has Created Ideal Sellers’ Market
February 25th, 2021Bidding above the asking price and incentivizing with cash offers has become more common this year, especially with record-low interest rates.
Can Schools Make COVID Vaccination Mandatory for Students or Staff?
January 12th, 2021As COVID-19 vaccines become available, there are questions about whether schools can make it mandatory for their students or staff to get vaccinated.