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
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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.
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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
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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
As the COVID-19 pandemic eases a bit in Connecticut, other states are now seeing record high numbers of cases. As a result, Connecticut Governor
Continue Reading “Self-Quarantine” Requirement for Some Travelers Complicates Rules for Employers
In this time of great need, Shipman & Goodwin attorneys, with backgrounds in healthcare, import/export and manufacturing law, are offering to assist educational institutions interested
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The CARES Act creates a $30.75 billion Education Stabilization Fund (the “ESF”) to be administered in part by the United States Department of Education and
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