Current National Labor Relations Board Chairman Philip Miscimarra has announced he will not accept a new term when his expires in December. So, the search for his replacement is on. Bloomberg BNA is reporting that Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP partner John Ring is the leading candidate for this position. Update 12/1/17: Bloomberg BNA is now …
Since 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), has prohibited discrimination based on disability. This includes employment discrimination. The ADA was amended in 2008 by the cleverly named Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (yes, the ADAAA). The ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with a disability. It also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations …
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 …
