Jun 29th, 2021IDEA: Procedure Matters
When the IDEA was last amended and re-authorized (eons ago), Congress took heed of the schools’ argument that most IEP disputes can be resolved short of a due process hearing if the parents communicate their concerns. To address this, Congress built in a thirty-day resolution period after a due process complaint is filed and before …
Jun 23rd, 2021Hank Sobota Featured in Onondaga County Bar Association “Bar Reporter” Member Spotlight
Ferrara Fiorenza PC’s own Hank Sobota was recently featured in the June 2021 issue of the Onondaga County Bar Association’s “Bar Reporter” magazine in the “Member Spotlight” series. Read the interview here.
Jun 16th, 2021UPDATE: Daily COVID-19 Health Screening No Longer Required for Private Sector Employers
We reported last week that New York still required private sector employers to complete daily COVID-19 health screening questionnaires. This was made clear by the fact that the State amended its New York Forward guidelines regarding these questionnaires on June 8, 2021. However, Governor Cuomo announced yesterday (i.e., June 15, 2021) that the New York …
Jun 14th, 2021NY Hero Act Amendments Clarify Employer Obligations
Our clients continue to call with questions concerning their obligations under the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY Hero Act). This law, signed on May 5, 2021 by Governor Cuomo, is an important part of the State’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Broadly speaking, the law introduces two new employer requirements: Section 1 …
May 25th, 2021School Districts’ and BOCES’ Ability to Purchase Via Piggyback Contract Law Has Been Extended
On April 6, 2021 Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law that enables local governments, including school districts and BOCES to “piggyback” on contracts until July 31, 2023. This law was set to expire on July 31, 2021, but has been extended by Chapter 95 of the Laws of 2021. Cooperative purchasing (commonly referred to as …
May 25th, 2021A Doctor’s Note is a Request for an Accommodation that Should Start an Interactive Dialogue
School district administrators need to remember that when an employee presents a doctor’s note recommending a leave of absence, a particular work restriction or job modification, it should be treated as a request for a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or the New York State Human Rights Law (HRL). However, the …
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