Earlier this month, a judge for the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled favorably for Northeastern University in a breach of
Continue Reading District Court Dismisses Tuition Refund Lawsuit Against Northeastern University
We hope you enjoyed our webinar on Free Speech Issues in the Workplace. If you weren’t able to join us live, you may watch a
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On Friday, Governor Ned Lamont’s new Executive Order 9C went into effect, which makes adjustments to the mandatory 14-day self-quarantine requirement for travelers returning from
Earlier in the pandemic, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), which has two main components: the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (“EPSLA”)
Continue Reading Following Court Ruling, DOL Clarifies Rules for FFCRA Intermittent Leave and Documentation Requirements
There are less than 30 days until the October 1, 2020* deadline for Connecticut employers to complete sexual harassment prevention training for all employees –
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On August 14, 2020, Connecticut issued Executive Order 7NNN which updates and supersedes Executive Order 7BB by requiring medical documentation in order for an individual
Continue Reading Connecticut Updates Mask and Face Covering Rule Narrowing Medical Exemption
On May 6th, the U.S. Department of Education published its long-awaited final regulations regarding sexual harassment under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
Continue Reading New Title IX Regulations To Take Effect in August 2020
On Monday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued new modifications to the temporary exemptions for F-l and M-l nonimmigrant students taking online classes due
Continue Reading New ICE Guidelines Say International Students Must Leave U.S. if Schools Go Entirely Online in the Fall
On July 8, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that teachers of religious instruction at private religious schools are barred from bringing employment discrimination claims
Continue Reading U.S. Supreme Court Limits Employees’ Rights to Bring Discrimination Claims Against Religious Schools
There are over one million non-U.S. students, scholars and faculty at universities across the U.S, many of which conduct cutting-edge research that greatly contributes to
Continue Reading University Export Controls Requirements – Government Recommends Additional Guidance for Universities