While many employers initially were hesitant to institute mandatory COVID vaccinations, the recent surge driven by the Delta variant and announcements from large organizations—including the U.S. military, United Airlines, and...more
In our last several alerts, we have outlined an institution’s obligations in responding to formal complaints under Title IX and the new regulatory requirements related to investigations. In this alert, we describe the...more
In our previous alert, we discussed an institution’s obligations in responding to a formal complaint of sexual harassment, including the requirement to investigate the complaint. In this alert, we examine the investigation...more
As the Title IX regulation implementation date—August 14, 2020—creeps closer, it’s important to understand the new processes for handling complaints and practical steps to take now to ensure compliance....more
7/22/2020
/ Colleges ,
Department of Education ,
Disciplinary Proceedings ,
Educational Institutions ,
Gender-Based Violence ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Sexual Violence Policies ,
Students ,
Title IX ,
Universities
In three cases this term, the U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed the freedom of religious institutions to access government benefits and to make employment decisions....more
7/15/2020
/ Administrative Authority ,
Age Discrimination ,
Compelling Governmental Interest ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Espinoza v Montana Department of Revenue ,
Establishment Clause ,
First Amendment ,
Free Exercise Clause ,
Freedom of Religion ,
Little Sisters of the Poor Saints Peter and Paul Home v Pennsylvania ,
No Aid Clause ,
Our Lady of Guadalupe School v Morrissey-Berru ,
Religious Discrimination ,
Religious Schools ,
Remand ,
Reversal ,
SCOTUS ,
State Constitutions ,
Strict Scrutiny Standard
As the Title IX regulation implementation date—August 14, 2020—looms ever closer, it’s important to understand some of the key definitions in the Final Rule and their practical effects. These revised definitions should guide...more
As institutions continue to navigate COVID-19 and its impact on campuses for fall, we now have another thing to add to our busy summer list: revising policies and practices to be compliant with the U.S. Department of...more
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water (or stop sheltering in place anyway), a wave of COVID-19-related employment lawsuits are being filed across the country. At our last count, nearly 50 labor and...more
As tax season comes to an end, remember to tell your employees about their potential eligibility for the earned income tax credit (EITC), if you have not done so already.
In 2017, the Oregon Legislature enacted SB 398...more