On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill (“OBBB”) was signed into law. One of the notable impacts of this sweeping legislation is the
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Connecticut Independent Schools Face Major Leave Law Changes This Fall
New Requirements for Independent School Employees Take Effect October 1, 2025
Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut independent schools will experience a significant shift in how
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General Assembly Expands Eligibility for CT Family Medical Leave Act and CT Paid Leave
Once signed, effective October 1, 2025, House Bill 7288 will make CT FMLA and CT Paid Leave, access to the Connecticut Family Medical Leave Act
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Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Act Amended by General Assembly
On June 4, 2025, embedded in an omnibus bonding bill, the Connecticut General Assembly amended the Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Act as it applies
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Revisiting Lead Risks in Schools: Action Items for Independent Schools
Last month, we hosted a webinar for our independent school clients entitled “Turn Down the Heavy Metal: Revisiting Lead Exposure at School-Owned Residences and
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Tuition Remission FAQs for Independent Schools
Last month, we hosted a webinar for our independent school clients entitled “Tuition Remission: Ensuring Compliance and Maximizing Benefits,” where we discussed tuition remission benefits
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Connecticut’s New Paid Sick Leave Law: What Independent Schools Need to Know
On January 1, 2025, an updated version of Connecticut’s paid sick leave law will become effective. This new law will pose unique compliance challenges for
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District Court Vacates New Overtime Rule, Making It Null and Void Nationwide
Last Friday, a federal judge in Texas ruled that the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) exceeded its authority when it issued a final regulation significantly
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U.S. Department of Labor Issues a New Rule with Ramifications for Overtime, But It Will Not Affect All School Employees
Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule to update and revise various provisions of the regulations implementing the Fair Labor Standards
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Fourth Circuit Holds that an Independent School’s 501(c)(3) Status Does Not Constitute the Receipt of “Federal Financial Assistance” for Purposes of Title IX
In a well-reasoned opinion, a unanimous panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has reaffirmed that an independent school’s 501(c)(3)
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