Employment Law
Education
Supreme Court Weighs Parochial School Teachers' Employment Rights
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.
Law & Courts
Next Up at Supreme Court: Employment Rights of Parochial School Teachers
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.
Education
Supreme Court to Hear Appeals From Two Catholic Schools in Job-Bias Cases
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.
Education
Supreme Court Says Federal Age-Bias Law Applies to Local Governments of Any Size
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.
Teaching Profession
A Teacher Was Suspended for Posting a Video of Herself Pole Dancing. But What Are Her Rights?
The school district says she violated the social media policy that holds employees "responsible for their public conduct" outside of school.
Law & Courts
Opinion
Supreme Court Delivers Fair Share Case Decision
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.
Education
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Catholic School Principal's Bias Suit
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.
Law & Courts
Opinion
White House and EEOC Makes Changes to Promote Equal Pay
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.
Education
U.S. Supreme Court Backs Worker in Pregnancy-Bias Case
In a case watched by educators, the justices made it easier for pregnant workers to press discrimination claims when they have been denied accommodations.
Law & Courts
Opinion
President Obama Wants to Update Overtime Pay Rules
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.
Law & Courts
Opinion
HR Trends Impacting School Districts
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.
School Climate & Safety
Opinion
All Faiths Must Be Welcome in the Workplace
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.
Law & Courts
Opinion
When Can An Internship Go Unpaid?
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.
Law & Courts
Opinion
Court Decisions Challenge Legality of Unpaid Internships
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.