With the arrival of warm weather and longer days, the Nutmeg Board of Education has been in the “expulsion season” in recent weeks, that special time of the year when in the exuberance of spring some students push past the boundaries of acceptable behavior. Some members of the Nutmeg Board actually relish the opportunity to sit
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See You In Court – April 2025
Nellie Nervous had thought it would be great to serve her hometown of Nutmeg by getting elected to the Nutmeg Board of Education. The campaign was hard fought, but by knocking on doors and attending every event she could think of, she won the election last November. However, it did not take long for Nellie to realize…
CAS Legal Mailbag 5/8/25
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
Earlier this week, I had an interaction with an employee that left me confused. As the principal of an elementary school, I must make sure that the work gets done, and sometimes that requires reassigning duties. My administrative assistant was out that day, and I needed copies…
CAS Legal Mailbag – 5/1/25
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
It’s been a while since I’ve written, which I can only attribute to how good the monthly advice is. For this one I had to dust off the 10th edition of “A Practical Guide…” and was left with more questions than answers, as is with all…
DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan
The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on May 13, 2025 the termination of the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), after determining that the conditions in Afghanistan no longer support a TPS designation. The termination will be effective July 12, 2025*. DHS has automatically extended the validity of employment…
Podcast Season 3, Episode 11 Now Available: Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Embracing Differences, Enhancing Inclusion
In this episode of From Lawyer to Employer, host Dan Schwartz welcomes back Shipman’s Claire Pariano for a thoughtful conversation on neurodiversity in the workplace. They explore what neurodiversity means, legal protections under the ADA and FMLA, common employer pitfalls, and practical steps organizations can take to create truly inclusive environments for neurodivergent employees.…
Why Safety Culture and Accountability Matter on Multi-Employer Worksites
When working on a multi-employer worksite, safety is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you’re a general contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor, you could be held liable for employee injuries under OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy, even if they aren’t your direct employees or you didn’t directly create the hazard.
This is why we advise clients that having a clear…
CAS Legal Mailbag – 4/24/25
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
As an educator, I am having trouble keeping all these executive orders and lawsuits straight. Most recently, I heard that school districts throughout the country must certify to the United States Department of Education that they do not violate Title VI or they will lose their…
A New Challenge to Mandatory Labor Peace Agreements Is Filed While Another Is Dismissed
On April 14, 2025, a cannabis retailer filed suit to challenge the provision of New York’s cannabis law that requires licensed businesses to maintain labor peace agreements with their workers. The New York lawsuit asserts that certain provisions of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“MRTA”) are preempted by the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). …
Why the Rule of Law Should Matter to Employers
Employment law attorneys and HR professionals (and the businesses we help to support) often focus on workplace policies, harassment prevention, and wage compliance. But with Law Day upon us on May 1st, sometimes it’s worth stepping back to examine the broader legal principles — principles that ultimately affect the environment in which all businesses operate.…