Historically, independent schools have not been required to comply with certain federal non-discrimination laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 (Title IX), because they did not accept federal...more
As we turn the page to summer break, it is not too early for independent school leaders to think about the next school year and plan for back-to-school training of faculty and staff. Independent schools would be wise to...more
6/14/2022
/ Best Practices ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Training ,
Harassment ,
Mandatory Reporting Laws ,
Mental Health ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Private Schools ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Students ,
Training
As New York independent schools prepare for the 2022-2023 school year, they would be wise to review their employee handbooks and other employee-facing policies to ensure they are in compliance with the most recent New York...more
Schools face unique issues when coordinating leaves of absence for teaching staff. Although teachers are entitled to take up to 12 consecutive weeks of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for covered reasons,...more
Under the CARES Act and subsequent COVID-19 legislation, independent schools may be eligible for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a refundable payroll tax credit for employers, including independent schools, whose...more
With many heads of school retiring, independent schools are finding themselves in a transition period as they adjust to building relationships with a new head of school. Searching for a new head of school involves time,...more
Spring has arrived, which means that it is time for independent schools to consider updating their employee and parent-student handbooks for the 2022-2023 school year. As many schools experienced a surge of conduct, mental...more
As we enter hiring season in a very tight job market, school administrators may feel tempted to reach an understanding with other school leaders not to recruit or hire employees from each other. The Department of Justice...more
Social media platforms continue to be a useful way to share information, keep in touch with friends and family, and even promote an independent school; however, they also can continue to create headaches for independent...more
1/20/2022
/ Anonymity ,
Confidential Information ,
Educational Institutions ,
Harassment ,
Hashtags ,
NLRA ,
Online Platforms ,
Online Reputation ,
Political Speech ,
Protected Activity ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Reputation Management ,
Section 7 ,
Social Media ,
Social Media Policy ,
Social Networks ,
Statement of Opinion
As we previously wrote, on September 9, 2021 President Biden announced a strategy to combat COVID-19 that, among other things, directed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue an Emergency Temporary...more
1/14/2022
/ Biden Administration ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Educational Institutions ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Employer Rights ,
Employment Policies ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Lack of Authority ,
National Federation of Independent Business v Department of Labor and OSHA ,
OSHA ,
Public Schools ,
SCOTUS ,
Stays ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety