Autumn Leaves: What Options Are Available to Employees as Schools Return?

As many school districts prepare to return to some form of hybrid or in-person learning this fall, many employees are already expressing concerns and...

The Risk of “Reply All”: Emails, Text Messages, and the...

As the use of electronic communications escalates, all school leaders—superintendents, administrators and board members alike—must consider the legal implications of sending emails or text...

Cybersecurity While Social Distancing: Criminals Can Work Remotely, Too

No good cybersecurity article will omit the following quote from Robert Mueller, former director of the FBI, in a speech given at a cybersecurity...

Data Practices Roundup: Keeping Tabs on Recent Advisory Opinions

Advisory Opinions from the Data Practices Office of the Minnesota Department of Administration are not legally binding, but compliance with an Advisory Opinion protects...

Administrative Leaves in the Wind: Court Holds Paid Leave is a...

School districts and other public employers often place employees on paid administrative leave while an investigation into potential misconduct is pending. Paid leave can...