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Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane Attorneys Present Webinar for CCHRA
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP was honored to present the labor and employment update for the Cape Cod Human Resources Association again this year, the only difference this year was it was presented via webinar. Attorneys Kier Wachterhauser, Nan O’Neill, and Sarah Spatafore presented in the webinar titled “Select Legal Issues Facing Employers in the COVID-19 Climate”, and touched on several reopening topics including the Four-Phase approach, OSHA, EEOC, Unemployment compensation and more. They also discussed the differences between Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSLA) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA), both of which are under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Our attorneys defined the reasons for these acts, and how they intersect with each other. They ended the webinar with providing some return to work considerations. They took the time to pose questions for what an employer should or should not say to their returning employees. These few considerations provide a helpful guideline to any small to midsize business employer on how to conduct their business during this pandemic.
The Cape Cod Human Resources Association was founded in 1984. CCHRA is comprised of HR professionals representing such industries as finance, education, health care, manufacturing, retail, human services, and professional services. Currently CCHRA represents over 50 companies throughout the Cape Cod region.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ISSUES REVISED TITLE IX REGULATIONS
On April 19, 2024, the United States Department of Education (“DOE”) issued final regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. The new regulations go into effect on August 1, 2024, so school districts are encouraged to review their policies and procedures and provide staff training on these new regulations as soon as possible. The final regulations continue to list specific elements that must be included in any policy, such as range of disciplinary actions, standards of evidence, and procedures. The DOE has provided template policies here: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/resource-nondiscrimination-policies.pdf and Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane will be creating model policies and notice letters as well.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ISSUES REVISED TITLE IX REGULATIONS
On April 19, 2024, the United States Department of Education (“DOE”) issued final regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. The new regulations go into effect on August 1, 2024, so school districts are encouraged to review their policies and procedures and provide staff training on these new regulations as soon as possible. The final regulations continue to list specific elements that must be included in any policy, such as range of disciplinary actions, standards of evidence, and procedures. The DOE has provided template policies here: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/resource-nondiscrimination-policies.pdf and Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane will be creating model policies and notice letters as well.
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