The labor shortages faced by the construction industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic present an opportunity to focus on attracting a diverse pool of workers and on a renewed commitment to diversity, equity, and...more
The 50th anniversary of Title IX provides elementary, secondary, and postsecondary institutions an opportunity to reflect on the impact of and future developments stemming from the law....more
With COVID-19 giving rise to a whole host of new claims ranging from issues surrounding remote work to tuition reimbursement as well as new developments in the area of sexual orientation and gender identity, employers need a...more
2/19/2021
/ Colleges ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Duty of Care ,
Educational Institutions ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Gender Identity ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Negligence ,
Reimbursements ,
Remote Working ,
Sexual Orientation ,
Sexual Orientation Discrimination ,
Sick Employees ,
Students ,
Tuition ,
Universities ,
Workplace Safety
As of early this week, nearly 70 class actions have been filed by students against colleges and universities challenging their institutions’ responses to the COVID-19 crisis. The students argue they are entitled to refunds...more
Students at the country’s colleges and universities are challenging their institutions’ responses to the COVID-19 crisis in putative class-action lawsuits seeking reimbursement for tuition, room and board, and more following...more
Employers struggling with the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic may be contemplating reductions in force or in hours. It is important that employers consider a wide range of factors when deciding whether to...more
The threat from the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means employers that are institutes of higher education (IHEs) are confronting some complex questions. To assist employers, this Special Report discusses some issues that...more
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has issued guidance to assist educators and educational institutions to ensure that students with disabilities continue to receive services mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities...more
In response to the threat to safety and health from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, some school districts across the country have closed and others are contemplating closing or moving to a home-based program. Such...more