Recent Right to Know Law Rulings: Defining "Agency Records" in the Age of AI
Two recent court rulings involved Right to Know requests and determining what construes an “official agency record.”
Labor Law Alert: Reassigning Bargaining Unit Work to Internal Non-Union Employes Requires Bargaining
A new Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board decision serves as a reminder on when transferring bargaining unit work to non-union employees without bargaining can be an unfair labor practice.
New PLRB Ruling: What Public Employers Must Disclose During Union Investigations
A recent PLRB ruling clarifies what information public employers must provide to unions if it is even "potentially relevant"—even without a pending grievance.
ADA Accommodations Versus Essential Functions: PA Court Rules on Employee Request to be Remote
In a recent case, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania weighed in on a critical question: Is "being in the building" actually an essential function of a job?
New DOL Rulings on FMLA: School Closures and Medical Travel Time
Here is guidance on two recent U.S. Department of Labor rulings related to employee FMLA leave.
Interpreting Immunity and Exposure: Recent Court Decisions Under the PSTCA
Recent court decisions under the the Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act have implications for school district liability and risk management.
The Coleman Decision: New Standards for School Board Agendas
A recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling addresses whether a board can take action on an item that did not appear on the published agenda.
PA Act 44 of 2025: Understanding School Notification Mandates for Weapon Incident Disclosures
Governor Shapiro recently signed Act 44 of 2025 into law, introducing critical changes to the Pennsylvania Public School Code.
The Jorjani Ruling: When Does Controversial Speech Justify Employment Termination?
When does an employee's First Amendment rights to speak on political topics - however controversially - truly affect an institution's operations?
Private Profiles, Public Business: Recent Rulings Related to Social Media Posts
Court actions establish that there can be consequences when school board members and administrators interact or post on social media.