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Reasonable Accommodations: Enhancing Rights for Pregnant Workers

A new law, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, recently went into effect that should help provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers and cover some additional pregnancy-related conditions that would not normally be covered by the ADA.

November 18, 2024

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Know Your Rights: Common Misconceptions about References

As educators weigh their employment options for next year, a common concern arises: What can supervisors legally say to prospective employers about an employee?

July 24, 2024

Classroom·Legal

Know Your Rights: Assignments and Duties

With or without a contract, educators can be involuntarily reassigned and asked to perform additional and supplemental duties. What rights do you have related to your employee assignment?

July 17, 2024

Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Jan. 10, 2025 January 10, 2025
Enroll in the ATPE Member Advocate Program to prepare for the 89th Texas Legislature, which convenes Tuesday. Plus, President Biden signs the Social Security Fairness Act
President Biden signs the Social Security Fairness Act into law January 6, 2025
With the president’s signature, the WEP and GPO—two unfair Social Security offsets—are officially repealed.
Congress votes to repeal GPO and WEP December 20, 2024
After more than 40 years of advocacy by ATPE and allies, landmark legislation will restore the rightfully earned benefits of public servants, including many Texas educators.

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