U.S. Supreme Court Extends Title IX to Allow Retaliation Claims

In Jackson v. Birmingham Board of Education, issued yesterday by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Court ruled that a male high school basketball coach may recover damages for a claim of retaliation. For ten years, Coach Roderick Jackson coached the girls basketball team and taught physical education. After complaining that his team received unequal funding and insufficient access to school facilities, he experienced negative job evaluations and was eventually removed from his coaching position. Jackson retained his teaching position and later returned to coaching the girls' basketball team, but may now also receive back pay, for the time he was prevented from coaching, if he can prove his case at trial. The Supreme Court held that Title IX prohibits retaliation for reporting intentional discrimination based on sex.  Learn more.

Colleges And Universities Get Final Rules On FICA Tax Withholding For Student Workers

The IRS recently issued final regulations and a new safe harbor addressing when student employees of colleges and universities are exempt from FICA tax withholding. The final regulations and safe harbor may have far-reaching implications for your institution.  Learn more.