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Transgender employee transition guidance for employers
While most of the conversations in schools about gender transition has been focused on students, schools need to be aware that transgender employees may be involved in gender transition as well. Federal laws against sex and disability discrimination make it illegal to fire, refuse to hire, harass, or otherwise discriminate against transgender employees
Coronavirus-Related Child Care Leave Clarification
On Aug. 27, the U.S.
Auditor of State encourages board approval of employee pay decisions during pandemic
At a recent telephone meeting with Ohio school district treasurers, Auditor of State (AOS) Keith Faber took questions about school district finances and audits as affected by the COVID-19 school building closures. AOS Faber answered a wide range of questions and provided valuable insight for school board members and district treasurers.
New employee salary exemption rules announced
On Sept. 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced its final rule regarding changes to the salary thresholds for employee exemptions from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
DOL concludes that employers cannot delay FMLA designation
Earlier this year, the U.S.
Ohio Attorney General issues sick leave donation opinion
On April 16, the Ohio Attorney General (AG) released 2019 Ohio Atty.Gen.Ops. No.
April 12 Diversity and Inclusion Workshop to provide practical resources for schools
On April 12, OSBA’s Division of Legal Services will host its annual spring Diversity and Inclusion Workshop from 9a.m.-3p.m. at OSBA’s office in Columbus. This year’s spring workshop will include practical recommendations on a number of important and timely topics.
Board member resources on school employment laws
Did you know that OSBA’s division of legal services provides many resources to school board members in the area of employment law?
Ohio Ethics Commission places informal opinions on web site
On Tuesday, the Ohio Ethics Commission announced that it has made more than 400 informal advisory opinions, issued between 1988 and 2013, available on its web site.
The Commission issues three kinds of advisory opinions: