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Since the firm was formed in 1994, we have grown into one of the premier labor, employment, and education practices in the country.
Chicago, Illinois
Joined October 2012
(3/3) Without further ado, here are the education-related cases we are watching this term:
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(3/3) Given the rate at which the Trump administration is issuing such orders, it can be difficult to keep up with new developments. We highlight the important actions from this past week and the potential challenges they may face ahead in the below link.
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(3/3) The move also leaves the NLRB with only two members, Chair Marvin Kaplan, a Republican, and David Prouty, a Democrat, which means that the NLRB does not currently have a quorum to issue decisions or regulations. Read full article:
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(4/4) Franczek will also have a webinar on this topic on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Registration details will follow.
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On 1/20/25 one of President Trump’s first actions as the president was signing an Executive Order proclaiming that the U.S. government only recognizes two sexes: male and female. Read more about the order and what does it mean for schools:
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Since the start of the new year, we have received several questions around hot button areas and what they mean for educators. Title IX, immigration enforcement, and school choice top the list. To read our response:
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2025 ushering in notable changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), and with it, significant implications for employers. Employers should be reviewing their internal policies and practices to ensure compliance. Read the full article:
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PAC issued a non-binding opinion, finding a SD Board President and VP did not violate the OMA with regular meetings with the Superintendent, members of the district’s administrative team, and, at times, a teacher’s union representative. Read more here:
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Happy New Year! Several Illinois laws related to schools became effective 1-1-2025 and our team at Franczek P.C. has compiled them into a PDF version of the “School Law Legislative Update: New Laws in Effect in 2025” and it is available on our website.
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In a ruling that should surprise no one, a Texas federal judge blocked the U.S. Dep. of Labor’s new overtime exemption rule. Read what @WilliamRPokorny has to say on our Wage and Hour Insights Blog, linked below.
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