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We represent school employees - staff, teachers, and administrators - in all matters that concern discipline and termination, including hearings, appeals, arbitration, and litigation. We have helped our clients work through every kind of disciplinary action - reprimands, fines, suspensions, even dismissals. Because we have represented schools and school districts as well as individual and groups of employees, we are equally capable of vigorously defending our individual clients against any alleged wrongdoing as we are of rigorously prosecuting claims of employee wrongdoing. That diversity of experience gives us a unique perspective of our adversary - whomever that may be. School employees are particularly susceptible to performance or conduct-related charges. Such charges, even if unsubstantiated, may be damaging to the reputation and may even result in job termination. If you are a school employee, tenured or non-tenured, who are facing, or expect to face, disciplinary charges you should contact us so we can make you aware of all of your legal rights. To learn more about our experience in labor administrative law and administrative proceedings, please visit the Administrative Law section of our site. |
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Tenured Teachers & Administrators - 3020-a Proceedings Tenured teachers and administrators are entitled to due process, including trial-like hearings. We represent individual tenured teachers and administrators in these disciplinary hearings and appeals, and we have enjoyed many successful outcomes. Many of our clients have had charges reduced or dismissed entirely, allowing them to return to their jobs and their livelihood. The procedures that schools and school boards must follow to discharge or discipline a tenured teacher or administrator are prescribed by Section 3020-a of the New York State Education Law, which is why these proceedings are commonly referred to as 3020-a proceedings. Please remember: Under the regulations of the State Education Department, you have only 10 days in which to notify the clerk or secretary of the school board that you desire a hearing on charges brought against you. If you elect to proceed with a 3020-a hearing, it is essential that you bring the matter to our attention as soon as possible. |
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Employment and Labor Matters We counsel and represent school employees on workplace issues that may arise, including, but not limited to, charges of official misconduct, sexual harassment, intimidation, and discrimination based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and disabilities. We represent teachers and administrators who have been subjected to this type of unjust treatment as well as defend educational professionals accused of engaging in this improper conduct. The law limits the amount of time for filing claims. If you think you have been the victim of harassment, intimidation, or discrimination please bring your questions and concerns to our attention at the earliest possible date to determine the applicable filing deadline. Please visit the Labor & Employment section of our website to learn more about our experience in this area. |
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Areas where our attorneys have significant with school employees include:
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