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Indiana Mandates Employee Leave for School Meetings

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Effective July 1, 2025, Indiana generally requires all employers provide unpaid leave for employees to attend school conferences and meetings for their children. Employers are prohibited from taking adverse action against an...more

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Connecticut Public Schools Face Major Leave Law Changes This Fall – A Guide for Schools

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Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut public schools will experience a significant shift in how they handle employee leave benefits. Public Act 25-174 extends two key state programs—the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave...more

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SCOTUS wraps it up: Four lessons for employers

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"Reverse discrimination," ADA, religion, and nationwide injunctions. The 2024-25 term of the U.S. Supreme Court is over. Two decisions at the end of the term directly addressed employment law issues, and two others will have...more

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General Assembly Expands Eligibility for CT Family Medical Leave Act and CT Paid Leave

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Effective October 1, 2025, access to the Connecticut Family Medical Leave Act (“CT FMLA”) and Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance (“CT Paid Leave”) will be expanded to include all non-certified school employees at...more

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Developments from the 2024 Session of the Connecticut General Assembly Affecting Schools (and Public Employers)

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The following is a brief description of acts that were passed during the 2024 Session of the Connecticut General Assembly that may be of interest to Connecticut school leaders.  ...more

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403(b) Plans - Not Your Average Salary Deferral Plan

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Congress continues to pass laws that move 403(b) plans ever closer to 401(k) plans, but 403(b) plans remain distinct. Understanding these differences allows you to maintain a compliant plan that best serves the needs of your...more

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The Cannabis Cure for the Public Pension Crisis

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Pensions are, and have been, an important compensation component for public employees, including teachers, police, fire, and other municipal positions. However, limited funds and riskier investments are threatening pension...more

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July 2021: The Top 14 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Last Chance to Amend and Restate 403(b) Retirement Plan Documents

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Tax-exempt and public-school employers who maintain 403(b) retirement plans for their employees must update their plan documents to comply with applicable legal qualification requirements (as opposed to individual design...more

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With Limited IRS Extension, Plan Sponsors Should Review Their 403(b) Plan Documents

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Generally, a 403(b) plan is a retirement planning program whereby a public school or tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (including churches) makes contributions for their employees (and certain ministers) to specific types of...more

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Implications of a Government Shutdown for Employers and Educators

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As the looming threat of a government shutdown becomes more real, we briefly review prior shutdowns and provide guidance on what employers and educators might anticipate. Government shutdowns are not as rare an occurrence as...more

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House Bill 2: What It Does and Does Not Do (A Private Sector Business Perspective)

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H.B. 2 does not preclude private sector businesses or employers from adopting policies that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity nor regulate their decisions with regard to employee or...more

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