FMG Education Law Blog Series: Special Education Issues Facing Schools in the COVID-19 Era
4/22/21
By: Tia Combs and Candice Jackson Part 2: “A Year Online” A New and Deadly Virus In January 2020, few Americans were aware the outbreak of a novel coronavirus that was about to dramatically alter how nearly every person and institution conducted their daily lives. On January 29, 2020, there were only five cases total…
CDC Issues Relaxed Alternatives to Previous Quarantine Guidelines
12/2/20
By: Margot Parker Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new quarantine guidelines for people exposed to Covid-19, reducing the previous two-week quarantine time to seven to ten days in asymptomatic cases. While a 14-day quarantine is still “the best way to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19,” the CDC said it…
FAQ’s (and Answers) For Employers Dealing With The Coronavirus (Updated March 11, 2020)
3/11/20
By: Brad Adler As I’m sure many of you have heard or read, a new virus (COVID-19 aka “Coronavirus”) first found in Wuhan, China in late 2019 has been spreading across the world and is now emerging in the United States on an increasing scale. As employment issues surrounding the Coronavirus continue to arise, below…