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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This web site provides general background information on legal issues in higher education. Because laws, regulations and policies frequently change, you should not rely on any of this information to resolve a particular problem. If you are faced with a problem that has a legal component, we encourage you to consult with the Campus Legal Counsel on your campus.
General Information for All Employees:
- What To Do If You Receive Legal Documents Or Are Called By An Attorney About University-Related Business
- Legal Defense For Activities Within The Scope Of Your Employment
- Using E-mail
- Internet Use and Potential Liabilities
- Freedom of Information Acts: What Are They and What Should You Do If you Receive a FOIA Request
- Access to Your Personnel Records Under Illinois Law
- Insurance-Related Issues
Members of the University Community with Teaching Responsibilities:
- Student Privacy: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Posting Grades, Handing Back Assignments
- Students with Disabilities: Legal Issues and Resources
Members of the University Community with Supervisory Responsibilities:
- The First Amendment in a Public University Workplace
- Dos and Don'ts of Interviewing Applicants
- Responsible Hiring: Checking References
- Letters of Reference: Reluctant to Tell the Truth
- Progressive Discipline: Fairness and Legal Protections
- Union Election Campaigns: What Can You Say or Do
- Workers' Compensation
- What Do I Do About an Employee Who Makes Threats