Charter Schools
New York’s Public School Cell Phone Ban
New York just banned student cell phone use during the school day. Here’s what educators – and parents – need to know, and how schools can turn policy into opportunity. New York recently passed a law aimed at c…
ADA Compliance and Schools
Operating public charter schools can be a challenging venture for many reasons, yet it’s also rewarding to see students grow both academically and socially over time. Although it’s often thought of as an employment-r…
HR Alert: Workplace Mental Health
Following the COVID pandemic, discussions regarding mental health have become more common. More and more people are feeling comfortable with owning their mental health and requesting that their needs be met throughout thei…
HR Alert: Weight & Height Discrimination in New York State
New York City recently passed a bill that would expand worker protections by preventing discrimination on the basis of height and weight. When Mayor Eric Adam signs this bill, which is expected sometime soon, it’ll b…
HR Alert: Mandatory NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
New York sexual harassment laws require each employer – no matter how large or small – to train its entire workforce on how to eliminate and avoid sexual harassment. This training must be completed annually, an…
HR Alert: Beware Antisemitism in the Workplace
A recent report from the Anti-Defamation League, published in March of 2023, found that antisemitic incidents increased 36% in 2022. Not only is this a harrowing statistic, it also serves as disappointing confirmation that…
HR Alert: There’s a New FMLA Poster
The United States Department of Labor, the DOL, has released an updated version of the Family and Medical Leave Act poster. The new poster boasts a new color scheme and layout. There are no new changes in the contents of…
HR Alert: Offensive Workplace Behavior under the National Labor Relations Act
If you’re a private employer with unionized employees, the past few years may have felt tumultuous. Whether you keep a watchful eye on changes in labor law or it all feels like a blur, a recent decision by the Nation…
HR Alert: The Hazy History of the Term Marijuana
Cannabis, weed, marijuana, ganja, dope, or pot. All these vastly different words invoke the same image of a fragranced green flower bud. To the blind eye, they’re interchangeable. But there’s one that poses …
HR ALERT: New Requirements for NY Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies
The New York Department of Labor (DOL) made some big changes this week when it updated its model sexual harassment policy. What does this mean? Well, sexual harassment policies at companies across the State now must be upd…