The Mark Verity case raises a major question in employment law: Why is he still being paid while facing severe felony charges? The answer lies in New York Education Law (Section 3020-a) and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). These protections require tenured teachers to receive full pay and benefits while on administrative leave until a formal hearing or verdict is reached. It’s a due process right that complicates the public response to high-profile cases but is essential for protecting e