Legal Question in Education Law in New York

Teacher

A teacher needs a daily medical treatment from a doctor in the early hours so he can function at work. The teacher has requested a transfer to the middle school which starts later, in order to go to his appointment. The district refuses the transfer stating that they do not need an AP math teacher. The district suggests medical leave or resign. What is the rights of the the teacher?


Asked on 6/02/08, 10:34 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: Teacher

I certainly can understand your problem. You certainly do not want to quit your job as a teacher, because you will never get another one.

I would have to look at your contract with the school, if any, whether or not you are tenured, whether or not you can bump someone from their position, which can only be ascertained by (1) your union contact (2) personal contracts (3) and knowing exactly what your medical problem is.

Please contact me with this information

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Answered on 6/11/08, 9:48 pm
jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: Teacher

I certainly can understand your problem. You certainly do not want to quit your job as a teacher, because you will never get another one.

I would have to look at your contract with the school, if any, whether or not you are tenured, whether or not you can bump someone from their position, which can only be ascertained by (1) your union contact (2) personal contracts (3) and knowing exactly what your medical problem is.

Please contact me with this information

Read more
Answered on 6/11/08, 9:49 pm


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