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There is no question that employee and books are a critical component of running a smooth operation. Employee handbooks set expectations for both new and current employees, and are key in effective employee management. It is not uncommon for school transportation contractors to distribute an employee handbook to all employees at the start of the school year, often at back-to-school meetings. Accordingly, school transportation contractors may find that the best time to review and update the handb...

Contracts are the backbone of transactions, partnerships, and service agreements. However, the importance of thoroughly reviewing these contracts is often underestimated. Failing to review contracts can expose businesses to significant risks that can result in financial losses, legal troubles, and damaged reputations. Here, we delve into the key risks of not reviewing contracts and why due diligence is essential.

We are only a few months into President Trump’s new term, and the Administration has already begun implementing sweeping changes likely to have ripple effects on industries across the board. If you have recently spent anytime at all watching the news, you may know that a major goal of the Trump Administration is to level the playing field on foreign tariffs on American goods by introducing reciprocal tariffs on foreign goods, with hope that this will aid nationwide reindustrialization.

For most employers, the I-9 form is one of many documents that are given to a new-hire at the start of employment. A=er the form is completed, it is not uncommon to s>ck the form in the employee’s personnel file and never touch it again. However, there are some circumstances in which an I-9 must be located and updated, or even reviewed as part of an audit. Considering the Trump Administra>on’s focus on immigra>on, this is a good opportunity for employers to review their I-9 prac>ce...

The RC Kelly Team traveled to Washington D.C. this week to attend National School Transportation Association’s Capitol Hill Bus-In The team met with lawmakers about school bus industry issues.

As school transportation contractors know, the transportation industry is heavily regulated by federal agencies. For the last forty years, federal agencies and courts interpreting statutes to be administered by a federal agency were guided by the decision in the United States Supreme Court Case, Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Counsel,, 467 U.S. 837. However, a Supreme Court case from 2024 has shook up this longstanding framework, which could have lasting implications for regulatory ...

Thank you to the School Transportation Association of Massachusetts (STAM) for inviting Matthew Jandrisavitz, Esq. to speak this past week at the 2025 STAM Winter Conference. We love getting the chance to speak with school bus contractors from Massachusetts. Matt also presented "Legal Updates for School Bus Contractors" for attendees.