Category: Education Law News
Tue Dec 12, 2017 ‐ Education Law News
Terminating an Employee for Failure to Return to Work at End of FMLA Leave May Violate ADA
The EEOC has determined to move forward with a lawsuit against an employer who terminated an employee after the employee completed a 16-week leave. Read moreWed Dec 6, 2017 ‐ Education Law News
Bullying Prevention Notification Efforts Must Be Ongoing
Given the white-hot focus on matters related to bullying and bullying prevention, compliance with all procedures and requirements related to these obligations are magnified. Read moreTue Nov 21, 2017 ‐ Education Law News
Sexual Harassment
On November 16, 2017, the Governor signed Public Act 10—0554 (Senate Bill 402) (the “Sexual Harassment Bill”), which, among other things, amends Section 70-5 of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, 5 ILCS 430/70-5. Read MoreFri Oct 20, 2017 ‐ Education Law News
Evidence-Based School Funding is Here
Illinois has approved a new funding process for its schools based on an “evidence-based formula”, i.e. a formula designed to take into account District needs, student population and District available resources, to determine the level of funding support needed by […]