FPCO releases FAQ on the treatment of videos and photos under FERPA
Yesterday, the federal Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO) released an FAQ about how photos and videos should be treated under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
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Body language can pose a legal risk
Everyone is guilty of allowing body language to convey a message, whether consciously or unconsciously. However, a recent court case proves that body language also can pose a legal risk. In Cimino v. Magee-Womens Hosp.
OSBA participates in Ohio Attorney General-led opioid epidemic meeting
On March 27, OSBA participated in the Ohio Attorney General’s meeting Ideas for Our Future: Addressing childhood trauma to create positive outcomes. This was the fifth Attorney General-led meeting addressing the opioid epidemic in Ohio, but the first directly focusing on the epidemic’s impact on children and families.
Transition services and competitive integrated employment for students with disabilities
The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) recently published a new policy brief – What School Leaders Need to Know – detailing schools’ legal requirements regarding transition planning to help students with disabilities prepare for work after graduation.
Sixth circuit holds that Title VII prohibits discrimination based on transgender status
On March 7, a Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals panel held that employers cannot discriminate against employees based on their transgender or transitioning status, notwithstanding the employer’s sincere religious objections.
Ohio Attorney General releases updated Sunshine Laws manual
Earlier today, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine released an updated version of Ohio Sunshine Laws: An Open Government Resource Manual, which is commonly referred to as the “Yellow Book.” The manual includes information about Ohio’s Public Records Act and Open Meetings Act (collectively referred to as the Sunshine Laws) and includes recent updates.
Student-led walkouts
In the wake of 17 deaths in the shooting at Marjory Stoneham Douglas High School on Feb. 14, students across the country are organizing public statements, letters to the editor and planned walkouts to protest what students perceive as a lack of effective response by leaders.
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on fair share fees
On Monday, Feb. 26, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Janus v.
Ohio Safety Congress & Expo is around the corner
In less than two weeks the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo will be underway! This event will be hosted at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on March 7-9, 2018. The Ohio Safety Congress & Expo offers the Midwest’s largest and most diverse agenda of educational sessions for safety and health professionals, risk managers and human resource specialists.