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ALERT | California Appellate Court Rules that County was Required to Meet and Confer with Recognized Bargaining Unit Over the Implementation of New Legislative Changes Under Limited Circumstances | 11.27.2024 On November 20, 2024, the California Court of Appeal ruled that the County of Los Angeles (“County”) was required to meet and confer with the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (“ALADS”) prior to proceeding with interviews of 35 individual Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department deputies about their knowledge of, and involvement in law enforcement gangs and to display or provide photographs of alleged gang-associated tattoos. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/gQmAGz-v #AALRR #MeetandConfer

Our Student Services & Disabilities Law Practice Group can't wait to see you in 2025 - Check out their 2 new series! - Real Talk: Transportation Decisions | https://lnkd.in/g8-qN4WG - IEEs from Start to Finish | https://lnkd.in/gEu6EaSV #AALRR #SpecialEducation #StudentServices #IEE

BLOG | California’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $16.50 Per Hour January 1, 2025 | 11.25.2024 On August 1, 2024, California’s Director of Finance certified that the Golden State’s minimum wage for all employers will increase to $16.50 per hour, effective on January 1, 2025. Click here to read more: California’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $16.50 Per Hour January 1, 2025: Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (aalrr.com) #AALRR #California #MinimumWage

EdLawConnect Blog | November 21, 2024 Don't Start from Scratch: Our AI Policy Toolkit Has Your District Covered ? In an era where generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) is rapidly transforming every aspect of our lives, the education sector stands at a critical juncture.?The integration of AI into our educational institutions is not a future prospect—it is happening right now, as we have previously examined in this space. From adaptive tutoring to chatbots and everything in between, AI technology is already making its way into our classrooms.?The emergence and widespread availability of generative AI tools presents novel opportunities and challenges for our schools.?We at AALRR are leading the charge in helping educational agencies navigate this complex landscape by proposing the adoption and implementation of comprehensive board policies specifically relating to AI. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/gstUycid Click here for Toolkit information: https://lnkd.in/gyNubej7 #AALRR #AI #EducationLaw

ALERT | AB 1575 Adds Section 66283 to the Education Code Regarding Public Postsecondary Education Student Advisers for Disciplinary Actions | 11.18.2024 On September 28, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1575 into law, adding Section 66283 to the Education Code. Effective January 1, 2025, known as “Katie Meyer’s Law,” AB 1575 requires public California colleges and universities to adopt a policy that allows a student who is subject to a disciplinary action to be assisted by an adviser of their choice.?AB 1575 was initiated to ensure advisers are available to students who face any type of disciplinary procedure on campus. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/g69xzPBX

ALERT | SB 1137 Expands California’s Civil Rights Laws Prohibiting Discrimination Based on “Any Combination Of” Protected Characteristics, A.K.A. “Intersectionality” | 11.18.2024 On September 27, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (“SB”) 1137 which amends Civil?Code section 51, Education Code sections 200 and 210.2, and Government Code sections 12920 and 12926, relating to discrimination. The provisions of SB 1137 are stated to be declaratory of existing law, and therefore went into effect on September 27, 2024. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/gSDmdyEy

So what happens when a professor’s exercise of academic freedom under the First Amendment infringes upon a student’s right to participate in the educational process free of discrimination based on gender, race, or one of the many other characteristics protected by law? https://lnkd.in/gg4V3D9g #AALRR #Speech #College

December Breakfast Briefing Series Annual Employment Law Update: Tips & Trends for 2025 | https://lnkd.in/g4njpnTe

Business Law Journal | FinCEN Announces Limited Extensions to Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Deadlines | 11.13.2024 On October 29, 2024, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) announced it was granting limited extensions for certain business entities with respect to the beneficial ownership reporting requirements as required under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). Notably, the limited nature of this relief appears to indicate that there will be no broad extension granted to the current January 1, 2025 deadline by which time Reporting Companies formed prior to January 1, 2024 must file their BOI Report. This article provides a background to the CTA reporting requirements and breaks down which business entities may take advantage of the extension. A more detailed discussion on the CTA and its general reporting requirements can be found?here. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/gUX4DW8g #AALRR #FinCEN #CorporateTransparency