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Legal Focus: Assuring Compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act
School bus contractors are required to comply with many laws and regulations to ensure legal compliance for their operations. Federal Motor Carrier laws and ...
Legal Focus: Transporting Empty School Buses: When is a P Endorsement Needed?
Often, school bus contractors, repair facilities, and school bus OEMs and resellers may find themselves in a situation where they have an empty school bus th...
Navigating "Fitness for Duty" Questions: Legal Insights for Hiring Managers
Is your company currently seeking new hires? Do you know which questions you can legally ask them and which questions you cannot? RC Kelly Law Associates bre...
The Power of Succession Planning
When change is the only constant in the business world, organizations need to equip themselves with a strategy that ensures continuity and adaptability. Succ...
Legal Focus: Choosing Safe Stops for School Buses and School Vehicles
Planning routes and choosing stops for school buses and school vehicles is not an easy task. Stops can vary greatly depending on geographic area – some stude...
New York Implements “Under the Hood” CDL Testing Exemption to Enhance Driver Recruiting and Retention
In January 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul directed the state Department of Motor Vehicles to implement the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’...
Cultivating a Positive Workplace Culture: Tips for Success
In today's dynamic work environments, fostering a positive workplace culture is crucial for employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall success. A posit...
Act 56 (HB 1507) Changes the 180 Annual School Days Requirement
On December 14, 2023 Act 56 of 2023 (formerly HB 1507) was signed by Gov. Shapiro changing the annual instructional time requirement from “180 days and 990 s...
DOL Publishes New Final Rule on Independent Contractors
On January 10, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (the “DOL”) published it’s highly anticipated final rule on employee and independent contractor cl...
Navigating Workplace Conflict with Mediation and Investigation Strategies
Choosing between mediation and investigation for workplace issues depends on the nature and severity of the problem. Here's an overview to help you understan...
Hiring in 2024? Follow These Tips for Smooth Onboarding Experience
Welcoming a new employee into your team is an exciting but crucial process that sets the tone for their entire journey with your company. A well-structured o...
Administering Emergency Medication on the School Bus
School transportation contractors in Pennsylvania may find themselves in a situation where a school district customer is requesting that the transportation c...