Update on Proposed ADA Amendments Act Regulations
On September 23, 2009, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the new proposed Americans with Disabilities Act regulations. These are the proposed regulations we have been waiting for to provide guidance for implementing the changes to the equal employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
There will be a 60 day public comment period, which goes through November 23, 2009. Some employment law experts believe that the EEOC intends to apply these regulations retroactively once they are finalized, making it dangerous not to comply with them now--if not to the letter, then at least in spirit. As a result, it is essential for employers to quickly get up to speed on the EEOC proposals. This webinar summarizes the changes to the regulations and provide insight into their significance and how they are likely to impact your operations.
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Legal Issues for School Bus Drivers
Your district's bus drivers confront potential legal problems every day. They face student discipline scenarios, special education requirements, and liability issues every time they pull away from the curb. Of course, as District employees, there are also concerns regarding workplace harassment. Arm your employees who enjoy the least immunity with legal information that can save the district from enormous potential litigation exposure.
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COBRA Puts the Squeeze on Employers Again
District personnel can no longer avoid COBRA. Revisions to COBRA effective March 1, 2009, mean changes for your district's internal personnel/HR and payroll/accounting practices. Our presenter Jennifer Powell explains the new COBRA provisions regarding attestation of involuntary termination; reporting requirements; district prepayment of subsidy requirements; and the payroll tax credits districts may receive for the subsidy. If you have recently terminated or will terminate employees in the near future, this is a must-attend webinar!
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The New Family Medical Leave Act Regulations Including the Military Service Leave Regulations
Effective January 16, 2009, the Department of Labor significantly revised the FMLA regulations. They overhauled the original regulations governing the FMLA, plus they spelled out exactly what's required in implementing the new Military Family Leave Amendments. You will want to be up-to-date on these changes before it is time to revise your local policies. TASB Policy Service released Update 85 on May 5, 2009 with revisions to DEC (LEGAL) and recently published the "Leaves and Absences" Starting Points for revisions to DEC (LOCAL) to assist you in incorporating the changes to the regulations into your local policies. Our presenter Jennifer Powell explains the new regulations and their application to school districts, so that you can make sure your district is in compliance and make good decisions about updating your local policy.
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Copyright Fundamentals Webinar Series
"To use" or "not to use" ...copyrighted material, that is.
Schools have some ability to use copyright protected materials in limited circumstances, but do you know those limits? Not knowing the limits can cost your district money and embarrassment. Copyright is a federal right awarded to authors, musicians, and artists. It allows them to prevent copying, performing, and displaying their products by those who have not paid for those rights. This series will discuss the foundation concepts of copyright, and then explore how these concepts affect different aspects of the school program.
Copyright Basics - This foundation session is for those who know little or nothing about copyright and how it affects schools. Our presenter,
Dr. Carol Simpson, will help you learn about the rights of a copyright holder, who owns copyrights, how you might get in trouble using copyrighted material, and gain a basic understanding of fair use. Even if you already know a little about copyright this session will refresh your understanding and bring you up to speed on new laws and interpretations.
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Copyright for Fine Arts – Your band, orchestra, choir, theatre arts group, visual artists, or any group that performs plays or musicals must heed special copyright rules. Our presenter,
Dr. Carol Simpson, explores the guidelines and regulations that affect those areas differently from standard classroom uses. From public performance to background music to school dances, copyright issues are waiting to bedevil you. You should have a foundation understanding of copyright to get the most from this session.
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Copyright for Core Curriculum – The core curriculum classes (English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, or Foreign Language) share a set of copyright concerns regarding reproduction and performance of materials, protecting materials purchased with school funds, adapting materials for mainstreamed students, and generally making an enticing learning environment. Our presenter,
Dr. Carol Simpson, explains these copyright issues. You should have a foundation understanding of copyright to get the most from this session.
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Copyright for Career Education – Applying the traditional school fair use rules is sometimes difficult in technology and career education curriculum. These areas have a unique set of materials and students and copyright concerns about reproduction, adaptation, and performance of the works of others. In this session our presenter,
Dr. Carol Simpson, will highlight spotting what is protected by copyright and what cannot be protected and is therefore free to use. You should have a foundation understanding of copyright to get the most from this session.
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Managing Copyright in Your Building – Do you know just enough about copyright to get yourself and your building into trouble? This could be the session for you. If you are a school leader, our presenter,
Dr. Carol Simpson, will show you how to manage the copyrighted materials in your building in a way that maximizes their value to the educational program and still keeps you within the limits of the law. It’s a bonus if you can maintain the friendship and respect of your colleagues. You should have a foundation understanding of copyright to get the most from this session.
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