The NLRB Division of Advice recently issued a memorandum concluding that Microsoft lawfully discharged two employees who organized an on-campus protest related to the war in Gaza after they refused directives to relocate the event off company property. Although NLRB […]
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Summer may be winding down, but changes at the EEOC, NLRB, and DOL are not. As employers settle into the fall, all three agencies continue to reshape enforcement priorities, rulemaking agendas, and compliance expectations. Understanding where each agency has been […]
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The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) recently released guidance documents addressing universal mental health screening and student privacy rights under applicable state and federal laws. School districts should […]
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July brought two notable developments regarding the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in Illinois schools. On July 9, 2026, the Illinois State Board of Education (“ISBE”) released comprehensive guidance addressing the use of AI in teaching, learning, and school operations […]
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On August 7, 2026, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 5321 into law as Public Act 104-0795, which adds Section 24-8.2 to the Illinois School Code. Specifically, Section 24-8.2 limits the type of coursework public educational employers may recognize for teacher […]
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With the new school year upon us, Franczek P.C. is once again ready to help support your school teams with responding to student safety concerns and needs that may arise throughout the year. From student discipline and bullying prevention, to […]
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