Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), emails and other forms of electronic communication are subject to disclosure under the same circumstances as paper records. Whenever board members use e-mail to communicate with each other in their capacities as board members, such e-mail...
You may have received a copy of the proposed agreement (the “Agreement”) that has been circulated by MSG Varsity Network LLC (the “Network”) with regard to its recently launched cable television channel on Cablevision devoted to high school sports, events and activities. We have...
The current economic climate has forced school boards to make difficult cost cutting decisions. One measure being considered by many school boards is the excessing of professional staff members. For this reason, it is important to review the applicable rules that apply to...
We want to make you aware of a recent decision of New York State’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, concerning the involvement and rights of non-custodial parents in decisions concerning the education of their children. ...
KEEPING YOU INFORMED… As part of the economic stimulus package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”), the health plan continuation coverage provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Business Reconciliation Act of 1985 (commonly referred to as “COBRA”) are modified to provide for a temporary...
Newly amended IDEA regulations allow a parent, as defined by the IDEA, to unilaterally revoke consent for the provision of special education and related services at any time and prevent school districts from utilizing due process procedures (including mediation) to challenge the revocation of consent....
On November 17, 2008, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) released new regulations which amend the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). The new rules become effective on January 16, 2009. A summary of the changes is set forth below....
KEEPING YOU INFORMED… We are writing to advise you that a bill was recently signed by the Governor that amends various sections of the Retirement and Social Security Law (“RSSL”) and Education Law (“Educ. Law”). The new law is intended to provide transparency and to prevent...
KEEPING YOU INFORMED… We are writing to advise you of recent amendments to Retirement and Social Security Law (“RSSL”) §§ 111, 211, 411. 1. Changes Related to Waivers for Employment of a Retiree (RSSL § 211)Pursuant to the amendments to § 211(2)(b), an employer’s written request for...
Several recent amendments to New York State law affect how an employer handles information regarding a job applicant or employee's criminal conviction history. ...
