On June 16, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) issued a Notice of Interpretation titled “The Department’s Enforcement of Title
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Effective Wednesday, May 19, 2021, Connecticut is lifting its mask mandate for vaccinated individuals per Executive Order No. 12. During a press conference on
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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), which was signed into law last month by President Biden, brought about many changes as part of
Continue Reading ARPA Extends Certain Paid Leave Tax Credits and FICA Tax Relief for Certain Governmental Employers, Including School Districts
On April 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR or the Department) announced a comprehensive review of the Department’s Title
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On March 25th, Rutgers University became one of the first universities to announce that it will require students enrolling for the 2021-2022 school
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On March 8, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order related to Title IX, sex discrimination, and sexual harassment in schools. While the Executive Order
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Employer Update: The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities has extended its deadline to April 19, 2021 for employers to complete sexual harassment prevention training
Continue Reading Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Deadline Extended to 4/19/21
On February 4, 2021, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 10, which requires local and regional boards of education to continue to provide paid leave
Continue Reading Governor Lamont Extends FFCRA Paid Leave Provisions for School Employees
The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities has updated its deadline for employers to complete sexual harassment prevention training for all employees. The deadline for
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Shipman environmental lawyers Andrew Davis and Alfredo Fernández will be joined by James Hiller and John Wilhite from SLR, a global environmental consultant and advisory
Continue Reading Webinar: EPA Compliance Assurance and Enforcement Initiative Regarding Ammonia Refrigeration at Ice Rinks