/employment-law Employment Law en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:20:24 GMT /policy-politics/why-it-will-now-be-easier-for-educators-to-sue-over-job-transfers/2024/04 The case asked whether transferred employees had to show a 'significant' change in job conditions to sue under Title VII. The court said no. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:20:24 GMT /policy-politics/why-it-will-now-be-easier-for-educators-to-sue-over-job-transfers/2024/04 /policy-politics/how-a-supreme-court-case-on-job-transfers-will-impact-schools/2023/12 The justices consider whether workers alleging employment discrimination must show that a lateral job transfer harmed them. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:54:55 GMT /policy-politics/how-a-supreme-court-case-on-job-transfers-will-impact-schools/2023/12 /policy-politics/in-new-term-supreme-court-set-to-tackle-case-on-school-board-members-social-media-use/2023/09 The docket for education cases looks more modest than last term, but cases on magnet schools and transgender students could be added. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:57:02 GMT /policy-politics/in-new-term-supreme-court-set-to-tackle-case-on-school-board-members-social-media-use/2023/09 /policy-politics/2-big-supreme-court-cases-but-not-the-ones-you-think-with-implications-for-public-schools/2023/07 Employees won stronger ground to claim a religious accommodation, as a new case will address when job transfers are covered by federal law. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:54:12 GMT /policy-politics/2-big-supreme-court-cases-but-not-the-ones-you-think-with-implications-for-public-schools/2023/07 /policy-politics/court-backs-firing-of-teacher-who-refused-to-use-transgender-students-names/2023/04 The appellate court said a teacher seeking a religious accommodation under Title VII caused undue hardship for a school district. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 21:06:00 GMT /policy-politics/court-backs-firing-of-teacher-who-refused-to-use-transgender-students-names/2023/04 /policy-politics/florida-district-to-pay-teacher-at-center-of-black-lives-matter-flag-controversy-300-000/2021/08 Amy Donofrio made national news earlier this year, saying administrators told her to take down the Black Lives Matter flag from her doorway. Tue, 17 Aug 2021 20:40:35 GMT /policy-politics/florida-district-to-pay-teacher-at-center-of-black-lives-matter-flag-controversy-300-000/2021/08 /policy-politics/high-court-declines-to-hear-ex-principals-race-bias-case-over-transfer-to-central-office/2021/06 The justices also refuse to take up a case challenging the requirement that men, but not women, register for the military draft. Mon, 07 Jun 2021 20:39:52 GMT /policy-politics/high-court-declines-to-hear-ex-principals-race-bias-case-over-transfer-to-central-office/2021/06 /teaching-learning/teachers-rights-under-covid-19-anxiety-meets-legality/2020/11 69´«Ă˝ and staff confront a welter of employment laws and regulations when it comes to on-site work under the pandemic. Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:48:25 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-rights-under-covid-19-anxiety-meets-legality/2020/11 /policy-politics/court-pick-ruled-on-campus-sex-assault-other-education-issues-as-appeals-judge/2020/09 U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett has ruled on due process and Title IX issues in campus sex assaults, qualified immunity, private schools, and other issues. Sat, 26 Sep 2020 21:07:10 GMT /policy-politics/court-pick-ruled-on-campus-sex-assault-other-education-issues-as-appeals-judge/2020/09 /education/supreme-court-narrows-employment-protections-for-parochial-school-teachers/2020/07 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that federal courts are foreclosed from hearing employment-discrimination claims from teachers at religious schools who have at least some role in teaching the faith. Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:13:00 GMT /education/supreme-court-narrows-employment-protections-for-parochial-school-teachers/2020/07 /policy-politics/opinion-teacher-i-was-fired-for-being-gay-now-it-cant-happen-to-anyone-else/2020/06 The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling was a victory, but it doesn’t take away the hurt of losing my students in a cold February, writes Brett Bigham. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:34:33 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-teacher-i-was-fired-for-being-gay-now-it-cant-happen-to-anyone-else/2020/06 /policy-politics/supreme-court-rules-job-discrimination-law-shields-lgbtq-workers/2020/06 The sweeping 6-3 civil rights ruling has implications for school districts as employers as well as for continuing legal battles over the rights of transgender students. Tue, 16 Jun 2020 02:18:35 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-rules-job-discrimination-law-shields-lgbtq-workers/2020/06 /education/supreme-court-weighs-parochial-school-teachers-employment-rights/2020/05 The justices consider two cases involving lay teachers at Roman Catholic schools and must decide whether such positions are exempt from protection of civil rights and employment laws. Mon, 11 May 2020 20:44:00 GMT /education/supreme-court-weighs-parochial-school-teachers-employment-rights/2020/05 /policy-politics/next-up-at-supreme-court-employment-rights-of-parochial-school-teachers/2020/05 A pair of cases being heard by the high court will likely determine whether job-discrimination laws apply to tens of thousands of teachers at religious schools. Fri, 08 May 2020 00:52:38 GMT /policy-politics/next-up-at-supreme-court-employment-rights-of-parochial-school-teachers/2020/05 /education/supreme-court-to-hear-appeals-from-two-catholic-schools-in-job-bias-cases/2019/12 The justices will use cases involving teachers who allege employment discrimination to further define the scope of the "ministerial exception" to job-bias laws for religious employers. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:29:00 GMT /education/supreme-court-to-hear-appeals-from-two-catholic-schools-in-job-bias-cases/2019/12 /education/supreme-court-says-federal-age-bias-law-applies-to-local-governments-of-any-size/2018/11 In a decision that could affect small school districts, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 applies to political subdivisions no matter how many employees they have. Tue, 06 Nov 2018 18:08:00 GMT /education/supreme-court-says-federal-age-bias-law-applies-to-local-governments-of-any-size/2018/11 /policy-politics/opinion-supreme-court-delivers-fair-share-case-decision/2018/06 This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling on Janus v. AFSCME, a high-profile case with big implications for unions, leaders, and school systems across the country. Wed, 27 Jun 2018 19:20:36 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-supreme-court-delivers-fair-share-case-decision/2018/06 /education/federal-appeals-court-blocks-catholic-school-principals-bias-suit/2017/07 The court rules that the principal's position made her a minister of the church for purposes of the "ministerial exception" to employment-discrimination laws. Sat, 15 Jul 2017 03:03:00 GMT /education/federal-appeals-court-blocks-catholic-school-principals-bias-suit/2017/07 /policy-politics/opinion-white-house-and-eeoc-makes-changes-to-promote-equal-pay/2016/02 On January 29, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shared information on proposed revisions to Employer Information Reports. While this change does not directly impact school districts, organizations providing services to districts could be affected. It could be speculated that the other requirements could be altered in the future that impact district pay. Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:07:05 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-white-house-and-eeoc-makes-changes-to-promote-equal-pay/2016/02 /education/u-s-supreme-court-backs-worker-in-pregnancy-bias-case/2015/03 In a case watched by educators, the justices made it easier for pregnant workers to press discrimination claims when they have been denied accommodations. Wed, 25 Mar 2015 21:06:00 GMT /education/u-s-supreme-court-backs-worker-in-pregnancy-bias-case/2015/03 /policy-politics/opinion-president-obama-wants-to-update-overtime-pay-rules/2014/03 President Obama recently issued a memorandum instructing the Secretary of Labor to update regulations regarding who qualifies for overtime protection. The decision could affect organization's employees, budgets, HR policies, etc. Sun, 23 Mar 2014 14:47:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-president-obama-wants-to-update-overtime-pay-rules/2014/03 /policy-politics/opinion-hr-trends-impacting-school-districts/2014/02 The Society for Human Resources Management recently released a report offering information on the latest HR trends according to panels of senior HR practitioners, consultants, academics, and policy experts. Tue, 25 Feb 2014 22:04:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-hr-trends-impacting-school-districts/2014/02 /leadership/opinion-all-faiths-must-be-welcome-in-the-workplace/2013/07 Around the world, 1.6 billion Muslims are observing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan by fasting without food or water from dawn to sunset. Many also increase their salat (prayers), Quranic recitation, and charitable giving. For talent managers, this is a perfect opportunity to review your organization's policies and practices protecting employees of all faiths in the workplace. Thu, 18 Jul 2013 19:44:34 GMT /leadership/opinion-all-faiths-must-be-welcome-in-the-workplace/2013/07 /policy-politics/opinion-when-can-an-internship-go-unpaid/2013/07 As a follow-up to my post, Court Decisions Challenge Legality of Unpaid Internships, here is a bit of information for those interested on what qualifies as an internship and what doesn't. Wed, 03 Jul 2013 18:35:16 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-when-can-an-internship-go-unpaid/2013/07 /policy-politics/opinion-court-decisions-challenge-legality-of-unpaid-internships/2013/07 It's not unusual for college students to pursue an unpaid internship to build experience in hopes of gaining a fulltime position upon graduation. In fact, Intern Bridge, a research firm, estimates that more than 500,000 undergraduate students participate in unpaid internships yearly. Mon, 01 Jul 2013 19:59:25 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-court-decisions-challenge-legality-of-unpaid-internships/2013/07 /teaching-learning/opinion-ama-classification-on-obesity-could-impact-talent-managers/2013/06 On June 18, the American Medical Association (AMA) classified obesity as a disease that could receive medical treatment. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 18 percent of children age two through nineteen and 35.7 percent of adults are "obese." As obesity rates have risen dramatically in the past 20 years, many organizations have become involved in working to educate and prevent obesity as well as assist individuals who are looking for help when it comes to losing weight. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 14:10:15 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-ama-classification-on-obesity-could-impact-talent-managers/2013/06 /education/justices-back-educational-employers-in-title-vii-rulings/2013/06 The U.S. Supreme Court sided with educational institutions in two decisions that curtailed the rights of workers to battle common forms of job discrimination. Mon, 24 Jun 2013 22:51:00 GMT /education/justices-back-educational-employers-in-title-vii-rulings/2013/06 /leadership/opinion-what-should-districts-know-about-the-americans-with-disabilities-act/2012/09 Most Americans have heard about the Americans with Disabilities Act and the importance of being ADA compliant. But, what does that mean for employees and organizations, and how does the law impact school districts? Following is information about the ADA that all K-12 talent managers should know. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:04:24 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-should-districts-know-about-the-americans-with-disabilities-act/2012/09 /leadership/opinion-use-of-credit-checks-scrutinized-in-employee-selection/2012/08 A hot topic of debate (yes, debate) at my office, and within Human Resources departments across the country, is what tools and practices should and shouldn't be used in the selection process. For example, is GPA a good or bad indicator of someone's future potential? Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:57:23 GMT /leadership/opinion-use-of-credit-checks-scrutinized-in-employee-selection/2012/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-understanding-fmla-and-its-impact-on-education-policy/2012/07 If you took a poll of professionals in America, most would probably say they have heard of the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, but a much smaller number could actually tell you what it does and how it impacts them. In fact, I have worked with numerous people during my career who had never heard of the program. Sat, 21 Jul 2012 12:25:19 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-understanding-fmla-and-its-impact-on-education-policy/2012/07