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Jun 19, 20234 min read
Our Obligations as Mandated Reporters
About ten years ago, a senior counselor at a camp in Pennsylvania raised a serious concern to the director: two campers allegedly abused...


Mar 10, 202319 min read
Understanding the ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination. While...


Feb 8, 20232 min read
Paychecks at Summer's End
The kids have gone home, the bunks and program spaces have been cleaned, and another summer is in the books. After exchanging hugs during...


Jan 24, 20233 min read
When Employee Misconduct Occurs Outside of Work
I was recently presented with the following situation. A camp was emailed a screenshot of a highly inappropriate and discriminatory...


Dec 1, 20224 min read
Big Picture Legal Planning for Camps
As I've written before, many camp pros have a sense that they should be complying with various laws and regulations, but they don't...


Nov 3, 20222 min read
Salary Transparency Laws & Camp
In recent years, a number of states and cities have passed "salary transparency laws," with experts predicting that more states will do...


Oct 6, 20223 min read
Contracts and the Game of Telephone
“Can someone please share their enrollment agreement? We’re updating our contracts and I need a good template.” We've all seen this...


Sep 13, 20223 min read
All About Employment Law
Employment Law Compliance: The Value of a Comprehensive Employee Handbook Among the many other hats we wear, camp operators often serve...


Jul 28, 20223 min read
All About Refunds
To Refund or Not to Refund? And the Value of a Signed Release I was recently speaking with one of my law partners who's a seasoned trial...


Jun 14, 20222 min read
CDC Guidance & Emails to Families
By now, I'm sure you've seen the CDC's new COVID guidance for camps (link below). The guidance came out on May 27th, which is certainly a...


Oct 15, 20191 min read
Sharing an Article: Protecting Digital Privacy at Camp
Parents tend to assume that camps are subject to the same privacy laws as schools, such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act....


Oct 14, 20196 min read
The FTC Has Its Sights on COPPA, and Edtech Providers Should Take Notice
This article was written for EdSurge and first appeared on the EdSurge website. Following September’s unprecedented $170 million...


Oct 14, 20195 min read
Special Policies for Transgender Minors on Campus
This article was written for University Business magazine and first appeared on its website. Every summer, colleges across the country...


Oct 7, 20193 min read
Transgender at Camp & the Supreme Court's Upcoming Decision
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments tomorrow (October 8th) on several high-profile cases that will help decide the future of...


Sep 26, 20191 min read
Explained in a Minute: The New Overtime Rule and the Exemption for Camps
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers must pay overtime to certain employees who work more than 40 hours per week. “White collar”...


Sep 23, 20192 min read
Staff Handbooks & Employee Manuals: What's Their Legal Significance?
Nearly every school and camp has a document of policies and procedures for their staff. Many employers create staff handbooks and...


May 17, 20195 min read
A Foundation of Safety: Mitigating Risk at Camp
Those of us who pursue a career in camp do it out of a passion for the work and a drive to make a positive impact on the campers. We...


May 10, 20195 min read
Contracts that Work: A Checklist of Key Terms
Can someone please share their site rental/camper participation/employment contract? We've all seen this common request in various online...


May 2, 20194 min read
Investigating Student or Staff Misconduct: A Printable Checklist
You’re peacefully strolling across campus, reflecting on what a calm day it’s been, when a staff member with a concerned look on their...


Apr 19, 20193 min read
Preventing Discrimination On the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
A New Use for Title VII Among Circuit Courts Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination on the...
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