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Monthly News For June, 2023

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Is Now in Effect – What Employers Need to Know

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Is Now in Effect – What Employers Need to Know

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is now in effect, as of June 27, 2023. The PWFA, which we discussed in a previous alert when President Biden signed it into law, requires employers to provide employees “reasonable” accommodations related to pregnancy unless they would present an “undue hardship” for the employer.  The PWFA applies to employers […]

Sixth Circuit Upholds Student Discipline for Off-Campus Speech Targeting Teachers and Students

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Sixth Circuit Upholds Student Discipline for Off-Campus Speech Targeting Teachers and Students

The thorny question of discipline for offensive off-campus student speech is a familiar one for most, if not all, school district administrators.  The United States Supreme Court’s Mahanoy decision – finding that a suspension for off-campus social media posts violated a cheerleader’s First Amendment rights – did little to clarify the uncertainties in this area […]