Application of Federal Labor and Discrimination Laws to Private Schools
By Richard R. Hammar, J.D., LL.M., CPA
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The application of various labor and discrimination laws to private schools is discussed in the article Labor Laws. Such laws include the National Labor Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Labor Standards Act (minimum wage and overtime compensation), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
For related information on this topic see the following articles:Incorporation and Tax Exemption of Private Religious Schools
Proof of Nondiscrimination in Private Schools
Right to Attend Private Schools
The Distinction Between Public and Private Education
Discharge and Discipline of Students of Private Schools
Discharge and Discipline of Teachers
Government Regulation of Private Schools
Zoning Laws and Private Schools
Safety and Health Regulations for Private Schools
Taxation of Private Religious Schools
Child Abuse Reporting Requirements for Private Schools
Legal Liability for Student Injuries