News & Analysis as of

Employer Liability Issues Colleges Hiring & Firing

Fisher Phillips

Do’s and Don’ts for Your School When Conducting Job Interviews

Fisher Phillips on

The job interview is a crucial factor in maintaining a school’s community, identity, and safety. But it isn’t just a chance to vet applicants for compatibility with school culture and mission – it’s also when your school can...more

Fisher Phillips

Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

Fisher Phillips on

When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Webinar] Employment Law Update (Higher Education Series) - October 6th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Bricker Graydon LLP on

Join us to gain insights on how to remain current and in compliance with your workforce policies and practices, including topics such as new pregnancy protections and pumping protections, changes for non-compete and...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

How to Manage Name, Image, and Likeness: Air – Hiring to Firing Podcast

Troutman Pepper Locke on

Companies can profit off their top employees by using their name, image, and likeness. However, there are limitations on an employer's rights to do so. Troutman Pepper Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs chatted with...more

Jenner & Block

[Webinar] Post-SFFA Briefing: Risks and Strategies for Corporations after the Supreme Court’s Decision in Students for Fair...

Jenner & Block on

Please join us for a briefing on the US Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard (SFFA). In this webinar, Partners Ishan K. Bhabha and Lauren J. Hartz and Special Counsel Marcus A.R. Childress will...more

Lathrop GPM

Supreme Court Restricts Use of Race in College Admissions; Decision Could Impact Employers as Well

Lathrop GPM on

On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling sharply restricting the use of race in college admissions. The Court’s decision immediately reshaped the landscape of student affirmative action...more

FordHarrison

[Webinar] Supreme Court's Recent Affirmative Action Ruling: What Does This Mean for Businesses? - July 12th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

FordHarrison on

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court overturned Grutter v. Bollinger, ending affirmative action in higher education and causing significant changes to college admissions procedures. Although the ruling makes a major impact on...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

[Webinar] Panel Discussion – The Current Debate Over Affirmative Action: What This Means for Employers - April 5th, 9:30 am PT

As we await the Supreme Court’s decisions on the Harvard and UNC cases involving the long-held practice of using race as a factor in student admissions policies, affirmative action hangs in the balance and poses questions as...more

Venable LLP

Best Practices for Drafting Your IHE's Severance Agreements

Venable LLP on

Severance agreements outline the rights and responsibilities of both the employer and employee at the point that an employee separates from their job. These contracts summarize the benefits the employee will receive upon...more

Franczek P.C.

Illinois Community Colleges Cannot Replace Laid Off Tenured Faculty with Adjuncts

Franczek P.C. on

On December 17, 2020, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that a community college violated the Illinois Public Community College Act when it replaced laid off tenured faculty members  with adjunct faculty. The case addressed...more

Fisher Phillips

What Schools Should Do If An Employee Refuses To Return To Work Because Of COVID-19

Fisher Phillips on

Given the uncertainty surrounding the spread of COVID-19, efforts to contain it, and ever-changing health and safety guidelines, schools need to act quickly to address not only the current situation but also the new...more

Burr & Forman

Think your evidence is solid? Jury, judge, and appeals court may disagree

Burr & Forman on

We’ve often written about the need to have clearly written policies that, once in place, are followed. If a dispute arises and there is any ambiguity in the policies and how the employer interpreted or used them, juries more...more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

City Colleges of Chicago Will Pay $60,000 To Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Lawsuit

College Refused to Hire Adjunct Professor for Full-Time Position Because of Her Age, Federal Agency Charged - CHICAGO - City Colleges of Chicago will pay $60,000 to settle a federal discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S....more

Fisher Phillips

What Should Employers Expect During The New Supreme Court Term?

Fisher Phillips on

The first Monday in October is the traditional first day of a new U.S. Supreme Court term.  As always, the 2015-16 term will have several cases that are of particular interest to the nation’s employers.  Here is a review of...more

Mintz - Employment, Labor & Benefits...

Conflicts & Nepotism – A Dangerous Employment Cocktail

Last week, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley removed Alabama State University Trustee Marvin Wiggins for violating the University’s conflict of interest rules. The removal proved once again that if you are responsible for the...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Fourth Circuit Says University President has Broad Authority to Require Medical Examinations Under ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employers from requiring employees to submit to medical examinations in the absence of business necessity. In an unpublished decision released last month, the Fourth Circuit Court...more

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

EEOC Sues City Colleges for Age Discrimination

Federal Agency Says College Refused To Hire Adjunct Professor for Full-time Position Because of Her Age - CHICAGO-- Harold Washington College, part of the City Colleges of Chicago system, violated federal law when it...more

17 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide