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Acknowledgments | |
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Introduction: "Can My Child Care Program Be Sued?" | |
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The Limits of This Book | |
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Knowing the Right Thing to Do: Guidance from Legal History, Legal Theory, and Brain Research | |
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Are Your Decisions "Fair Enough" or "No Fair!"? | |
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Is One Decision-Making Process Fairer Than the Other? | |
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Due Process Model of Fairness | |
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How Rational Are Our Decisions? | |
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Codes of Ethics | |
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Case Study: Reporting Suspected Abuse | |
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Acting Ethically While Reducing the Risks of a Lawsuit | |
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A Theoretical Framework to Reduce the Risks of a Lawsuit | |
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Case Study: Handling Different Religious Beliefs | |
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Self-Protection Checklist | |
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Reducing Conflicts with Parents: Using Contracts and Policies Effectively | |
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Setting Your Own Rules | |
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Restrictions on Your Contract and Policies | |
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Payment Schedules | |
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Case Study: Offering Customized Payment Plans | |
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Rate Structures | |
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Case Study: Handling the Loss of Funding | |
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Making Your Contract and Policies Work for Everyone | |
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Building Partnerships with Families: Preventing Sticky Situations and Promoting Clear Expectations | |
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When Teachers Babysit for Program Families | |
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Case Study: Pros and Cons of Babysitting | |
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Authorized Lists for Pickup | |
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Case Study: Documenting Custody Rights | |
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Instituting a Safe-Departure Policy | |
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Case Study: Safety Concerns at Release Time | |
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Introducing New Policies to Families | |
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Keeping Your Child Care Center Safe for Everyone: Prevention Strategies | |
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Your Legal Duty | |
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An Ounce of Prevention | |
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Caring for Sick and Injured Children | |
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Keeping Children Safe When Outside and Away | |
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Child Abuse | |
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Sex Offenders | |
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Minority Rights: Whose Differences Are Protected? | |
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Balancing Minority and Majority Needs | |
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Immigrants in America | |
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Case Study: Immigrant Family Rights | |
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English-Language Learners | |
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Case Study: Helping English-Language Learners | |
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LGBT Children and Families | |
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Case Study: Addressing Concerns | |
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Children with Disabilities | |
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Case Study: Working with Parents | |
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Privacy and Confidentiality in the Internet Age | |
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Ethical and Legal Issues | |
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Common Privacy Concerns | |
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Internet Challenges | |
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When Your Center's Reputation Is Attacked on the Internet | |
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Licensing Records | |
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Staff Issues | |
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Employee Hiring Process: Ethical and Legal Policies | |
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Obtaining References of Substance | |
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Case Study: Contacting References | |
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Drafting Job Descriptions | |
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Writing Job-Interview Questions | |
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Asking Appropriate Interview Questions | |
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Changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) | |
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Case Study: Disabilities and Reasonable Accommodations | |
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Awareness of Cultural Differences in the Hiring Process | |
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Case Study: Being Culturally Aware | |
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Supervision Challenges: Stepping Up to the Plate | |
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Facing the Discomfort of Confrontation | |
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Case Study: Managing a Resistant Employee | |
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The Probationary Period | |
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Employment "At Will" | |
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Progressive Discipline Steps | |
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Returning to Employment "At Will" | |
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Grounds for Immediate Termination | |
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Confronting Difficult-to-Document Behavior | |
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Complying with ADAAA Requirements on Disciplinary Action | |
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Case Study: Disciplinary Action and Disability | |
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Case Study: Addressing Highly Sensitive Issues | |
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Confidentiality Requirements | |
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Insurance: Are You Fully Covered? | |
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What Does Insurance Protect? | |
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Vehicle Insurance | |
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Visitors and Workers on Your Premises | |
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Directors' and Officers' Insurance | |
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Shopping for Insurance and an Insurance Agent | |
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Insurance Coverage Limits | |
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Liability Waivers | |
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Appendix: Helpful Websites | |
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References | |
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Index | |
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About the Authors | |