The tragic events pertaining to the officer-involved shooting in the Borough of East Pittsburgh have highlighted the necessity for up-to-date Use of Force and Hiring Policies. It is paramount that…
In a 5-4 decision this morning, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Petitioner in the case of Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal…
Recycling, documents and information, may take little effort but it could cause significant problems in a school district’s compliance with IDEA and its provision of FAPE. “Annual goals were repeated…
On June 4, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission ruled in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to create…
Court watchers anticipate that the United States Supreme Court will issue a decision shortly in the case of Janus v. AFSCME et al.. This case involves the constitutionality of compelling…
Employers in Pennsylvania commonly use restrictive covenants, such as non-compete provisions, in employment agreements as a means of protecting their legitimate business interests against unfair competition. A traditional non-compete provision…
Taxes. During this time of year, it is likely that you have just completed and filed your local, state, and federal income taxes. While taxes are still fresh in your…
Senate Bill 1078 co-sponsored by Senator Robert M. Tomlinson and Senator Mike Regan passed unanimously on April 17, 2018. This legislation seeks to amend Pennsylvania’s open meetings law to permit…
Each year the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) releases its enforcement and litigation data collected from the prior fiscal year. Recently, the EEOC reported on the total number…
Federal Court carves out special rule for special education residency disputes-when an issue of residency is intertwined with the receipt of special education services, the Office for Dispute Resolution hearing…
Civil discourse among School Board members and members of the public who attend meetings is necessary for the orderly administration of School District business. However, as Board Members, it is…
Beginning September 23, 2017 OSHA began enforcement of the crystalline silica standard applicable to the construction industry. Crystalline silica is present in sand, stone and is commonly a component of…