Education FAQs
What types of legal matters and disputes related to education defense do your attorneys handle?
We defend public and private employers in both federal and state courts and represent their interests in various administrative proceedings. With extensive experience litigating employment discrimination claims including class action, we handle matters based on race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, pregnancy, and harassment. Our litigation experience also includes employment, construction, student civil rights, and vendor disputes as well as actions against employers under the Family Medical Leave Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
How do you help schools proactively prevent litigation?
We empower schools to proactively prevent litigation by fostering open and productive workplaces, regularly revising and customizing employee handbooks and personnel policies, and resolving employee disputes through mediation whenever possible.
What services does Lewis Rice provide regarding labor and employment counseling?
Our attorneys provide labor and employment counseling for numerous educational institutions related to matters such as:
- Federal and state anti-discrimination laws like Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, ERISA, the FMLA, the PDA, and more.
- Representations before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
- Daily employment concerns.
- Reduction in force planning and implementation.
- Faculty and staff termination issues, including wrongful discharge claims, severance contracts and benefits, and non-competition disputes.
- Union matters, including collective bargaining.
- Employee benefits and performance counseling.
- Immigration issues.
How does Lewis Rice accommodate for variations in primary and secondary education laws?
Primary and secondary education is largely a state and local responsibility in the United States. As such, educational institutions are subject to different standards, policies, rules, and regulations depending on the community in which they are located. Our attorneys are well-versed in the nuances of primary and secondary education law across the country and can provide guidance tailored to specific legal landscapes.
How do you remain abreast of new developments in education law?
Many of Lewis Rice’s education attorneys are active members of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA). We draw on this association and the relationships we have built within the organization to coordinate and collaborate on cases.
Where can I learn more about Lewis Rice’s Education Practice Group?
Visit our Education Law site to learn more about our experience in this area and the attorneys who represent our education clients.
