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Education Articles

Year: 2009

January - Union Members' Release Time v. Leave of Absence for Service as Union Officer
February - What are the Notice Requirements for Renewal or Reelection of a Certificated Employee Under Education Code §44929.21?
March - Economic Layoffs
April - The Right to Sue Schools for Gender Discrimination is Broadened
May - New Laws Combat Cyber-Bullying in Public Schools
June - New Laws Impact School Vending Machines
August - Sunnyvale Case and Its Potential Impact on Management Rights
September - Court Decision May Extend Time for Filing Negligent Supervision Claim Against District in Molestation Case
October - Ability to Prohibit Religious Music at School Functions
November - Arbitration of Illegal Contract Provisions (Sunnyvale, Part 2 and United Teachers Los Angeles)

Year: 2008

January - Collective Bargaining Agreement Grievance Procedure
February - Level of Free Speech Protection Given to K-12 Teachers and College Instructors
March - K-12 Teacher Classification
April - New Leave Rights for Qualified Military Spouses
May - Recent Changes to the Brown Act
June - The Court of Appeals Outlines the Permissible Scope of a Board's Discussion of Employees in Closed Session
July - Employment Protections of Disabled Employees
August - Legal Developments in Homeschooling
September - Can a School District be Held Responsible for Injuries that Students Sustain While Participating in Off-Campus Activities?
October - Can A Public School Implement A Dress Code Policy
November - School District Found Liable for Failing to Stop Sexual Orientation Harassment
December - California Courts Uphold Attorney's Fees Awards to Plaintiffs Requesting Records Under California’s Public Records Act

Year: 2007

January - Ralph M. Brown Act - Court of Appeals Provides Guidance on What Constitutes a Serial Meeting
February - Court Clarifies When Public Employer Can Dismiss An Employee For Asserting Self-Incrimination Privilege And Refusing To Answer The Employer’s Questions As Part Of An Investigation Into The Employee’s Fitness
March - Proper Classification Of Certificated Employees Holding Less Than Regular Credential Cannot Be Based Solely On Certification; Must Review Education Code
April - The Effect Of An Abstaining Vote At A Board Meeting
May - Complete Public Employee Immunity For Defamation Or Emotional Distress Claims Under Government Code Section 821.6
June - Changes To Service Of Notice Of Nonreelection Or Dismissal By California Courts
July - Court Clarifies Free Speech Rights For K-12 Students And Holds That Principal And Superintendent Are Not Entitled To Immunity For Their Response To A Student Article
August - Legal Obligations Regarding Students With HIV/AIDS
September - Ninth Circuit Rules Employer Liable For Subordinate's Bias
October - FEHC Issues Sexual Harassment Training Regulations
November - The Court of Appeals Mandates Internal School Faculty Mailboxes Can Not Be Used For Political Endorsements
December - The Court of Appeals Decides That The School Board Has The Sole Authority To Appoint Senior Management

Year: 2006

January - Ralph M. Brown Act
February - Student Privacy Rights in Education Records Under Federal Law
March - Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
April - Recent Laws Affecting Student Nutrition and Wellness Policies
May - Principal's Lateral Transfer Can Be Adverse Employment Action
June - Public Notice of Initial Proposals: Change in Reporting of Violations
July - Court of Appeal Requires Employer Accommodation of Employees "Regarded As" Disabled
August - Textbook Example of How to Respond Appropriately to an Employee’s Harassment Complaint
September - Brown Act - No Public Report Required for Decision to Not Dismiss Employee
October - Recent Attorney General Opinion
November - California Public Records Act
December - Public School Districts Cannot Be Sued Under The False Claims Act

Year: 2005

January - What do you mean I might be obligated to employ an existing teacher to fill an extra-curricular position when I don't wish to do so?
February - Failure to Provide Timely Notice of Employment Status Proves to be a Costly Error
March - Board Member Retirement Benefits
April - Developer Fees
May - Public Record Act
June - Contracting Out
July - U.S. Supreme Court's Medicinal Marijuana Decision May Require Districts to Change Their Policies
August - Court Upholds the California Domestic Partners Rights and Responsibilities Act
September - Stop Notices – A Lien on Construction Funds
October - Implications of the Recent Supreme Court Decision in Yanowitz v. L'Oreal USA, Inc.
November - Can Districts Prohibit Employees From Wearing Political Buttons At Work?
December - PERB Draws Line in Subcontracting Decision

Year: 2004

January - New Legislation / PERB Regulation Amendments
February - Fourth District, CA Court of Appeal Says District Not Liable When 1st Grader is Struck by Car After School was Dismissed
March - Retirement Incentives
April - Long Term Use of Private Labor Suppliers May Require Public Employer to Contribute to CalPERS
May - Employee Personnel Files
June - New Medical Privacy Laws
July - Internet in the Workplace - What are an Employee's Privacy Rights?
August - Use of Medicinal Marijuana on District Premises
September - Patent Infringement
October - Ralph M. Brown Act
November - The First Amendment Rights of Students
December - Rules for Board Members

Construction Newsletter

Year: 2009

Year: 2008

January - Public Works’ Project Delays and Consequences of Owner Interference With Contractor's Performance
February - Handling the Claim
March - Refuting the Claim

Year: 2007

Year: 2006

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