On August 17, 2017, New York State Commissioner of Education Mary Ellen Elia removed Buffalo City School Board Member Carl Paladino. Elia based her decision on Paladino’s public disclosure of confidential information discussed in executive session of a school board meeting. Removal of a school board member is relatively rare. So this should serve as … Read more
“Ban-the-box” laws get their name because they literally prohibit employers from including a check box (or other item) on job applications asking whether the applicant has a prior criminal record. New York does not have a state ban-the-box law, but the three largest cities in the state have implemented these laws through local ordinances. If … Read more