Legal Articles, Employee Rights

Custodian's Threat Too Severe to Justify Reinstatement, Says Court

Blog post about a former custodian who seeks to appeal his firing for sending threatening letters to city officials.

Court Lacks Jurisdiction in First Year Teacher's Termination

Blog post about a first year teacher who was fired and brought suit seeking to appeal the firing.

Athletic Director's Claim for Wrongful Discharge Undermined by At-Will Employment

Blog post about a school athletic director who was unable to sue for wrongful termination because of his status as an "at-will" employee.

Teacher's Association Granted Union Status, Denied Right to Strike

Blog post about teacher's association being granted union status but not a right to strike.

Retirement Credits Denied For Teacher In Suspension for Sticky Fingers

Blog post about a teacher who was denied retirement credits due to a suspension for theft.

Teacher Denied Injunction Despite Tenured Teacher Act

Blog post on teacher employment contracts and the role of tenure.

Court Declines Interfering in Yale University's Tenure Process

Blog post about Connecticut court declining to get involved in the process of awarding instructors tenure at Yale University.

Ex-Teacher's Claims Against Board of Education Undermined By Contract

Blog post on the topic of teacher employment contracts in Connecticut.

Termination of Autism Paraprofessionals Violates Public Policy, Says Court

Blog post about a termination of autism paraprofessionals that was found to have been a violation of public policy.

Teacher's Lack of Action in Tenure Hearing Undermines Appeal

Blog post on a a case where a teacher challenged a suspension.

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