Legal Question in Education Law in New York

Re: Extracurricular Activities can they be Mandatory

One way this would be legitimate is if the employer is a religious corporation, or organization, like the archdiocese; they mandate

the attendance of teachers at Sunday School, on days of religious observance, and those teachers are generally of the same faith.

Re: Extracurricular Activities can they be Mandatory

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By definition, extracurricular activities of any kind are generally considered voluntary. Please provide details of your specific situation if you want a more complete answer.