Monthly publication addressing recent legal developments in school law.
An accommodation plan under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) is a way for schools to support students in classrooms and activities when a disability substantially limits a major life activity. There are 3 common misconceptions of Section 504 that schools should consider.
In today’s competitive job market, many employers struggle to fill positions. The Welcome Corps at Work program, run by the U.S. Department of State, offers a unique solution by introducing employers to a pool of talented refugees from around the world.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a fairly new federal law which was enacted in 2023. While the law went into effect in June 2023, and EEOC regulations went into effect in June 2024, this is the first lawsuit the EEOC has filed to enforce provisions of the law.