Jan 12th, 2022New NYS Paid Sick Leave Regulations Answer Questions about Employee Counts, Sufficient Policies and Penalties for Violations
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has now issued its final regulations and guidance for New York State’s mandatory Paid Sick and Safe Leave Law. As you may recall, the law went into effect on September 30, 2020, and employees could begin using the leave as of January 1, 2021. While these final …
Dec 17th, 2021Ferrara Fiorenza PC Elevates Heather M. Cole to Management Committee and Jeffrey M. Lewis to Partner; Nicole Marlow-Jones Joins the Firm as Counsel
EAST SYRACUSE, NY–Education and employment law firm Ferrara Fiorenza PC announces the recent promotions of Heather M. Cole to the Management Committee and Jeffrey M. Lewis to Partner in the Firm, as well as the hiring of Nicole Marlow-Jones as Counsel. “Heather and Jeffrey are incredible leaders within our Firm with an indisputable passion for …
Dec 7th, 2021Benching a Student-Athlete for Violating the School’s Code of Conduct
A Review of the First Amendment Decisions Issued Since the Supreme Court’s “Cheerleader Case” Examining Public Schools’ Disciplinary Authority Over Off-Campus Student Speech In our July newsletter, we reported on the Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L., 141 S. Ct. 2038 (2021), decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in June in which the Court …
Dec 7th, 2021N.Y. Open Meetings Law Imposes New Posting Requirements
Effective November 8, 2021, Boards of Education are required to post meeting minutes on the District’s website within 14 days of the meeting. In those situations where meeting minutes are not prepared within 14 days, the law provides that “unabridged video recordings or unabridged audio recordings or unabridged written transcripts may be deemed to be …
Dec 7th, 2021A Delicate Balance – Addressing Religious Holidays in Public Schools
With the holiday season well underway, celebrations and observances abound. Perhaps now more than ever, these events remain a helpful tool for school communities to boost morale. However, the worthy aim of these events does not insulate school districts from claims of religious exclusion. In a society predominantly observing Christmas, there is a fine line …
Nov 28th, 2021Persistently Dangerous Schools – Clarification of Reportable Incidents
Persistently dangerous schools are designated by reference to the School Safety and Educational Climate (SSEC) incident categories and definitions which enter into a calculated School Violence Index (SVI). The SSEC and SVI have been revised effective July 1, 2021, in response to confusion regarding a number of the categories, their definitions, and how they were …
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