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Law Alerts
Protections for Student Witnesses in Teacher Dismissal Hearings Signed into Law
By Samantha Kelly |
Governor Pritzker has signed protections for student witnesses in teacher dismissal hearings into law. Read more about the update here.
Department of Education Postpones Release of Amended Title IX Regulations, Gives New Target Date of October 2023
By Maritza Guevara |
The release of the updated Title IX Regulations has been delayed until October 2023. Schools should be ready for potential changes and training.
U.S. Department of Education Issues Updated Guidance on Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Schools
By Maritza Guevara |
The U.S. Department of Education updated its Guidance on the often complicated issue of prayer and religious expression in public schools.
Seventh Circuit Court Upholds Teacher’s “Forced Resignation” for Refusal to Use Transgender Students’ Preferred Names and Pronouns Claiming Religious Discrimination
By Maritza Guevara |
Read more below on the recent ground breaking decision out of the Seventh Circuit Court.
Paid Leave for (Almost) All Illinois Workers Required under New Law
By Maritza Guevara |
Governor Pritzker signed a new law that changed current Paid Leave requirements for specific institutions. To see how your organization might be impacted, read more below!
Illinois Department of Labor Publishes Family Bereavement Leave Act Documentation Form
By Maritza Guevara |
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) published its promised FBLA Leave Documentation form that employers may elect to use.
Revised Clear and Present Danger Reporting Intergovernmental Agreement Issued to Address Concerns
By Maritza Guevara |
The Intergovernmental Agreement that was provided to school districts on March 6, 2023, allows a district to select the administrator(s) to submit reports under the clear and present danger reporting requirements.
ISBE Releases Employment History Review Forms Required Under Faith’s Law
By Maritza Guevara |
ISBE releases template forms for sexual misconduct disclosures for applicants for employment effective July 1, 2023.
New Federal Laws Increase Protections for Pregnant Employees
By Maritza Guevara |
Contained within the recently enacted 1.7 trillion-dollar Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (Omnibus Bill), are two new federal laws designed to increase the workplace protections for pregnant and/or recently pregnant employees.