Monthly publication addressing recent legal developments in school law.
A recent Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals case, Davis v. Illinois Department of Human Services (May 14, 2025), provides a good reminder for employers to be cautious when addressing employee absences that could be protected by FMLA.
On April 25, 2025, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association approved a new rule allowing student-athletes to earn compensation from certain Name, Image and Likeness opportunities. This rule is a significant change, so school officials, especially high school athletic directors and coaches, should be aware of the requirements of this rule and understand its impact.
Employers are significantly restricted under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act in how they may use an individual’s “arrest record” to make an employment decision. Recently, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that arrest record discrimination covers arrest records related to non-criminal as well as criminal offenses.