Legal Alert: FFCRA Obligations Are Now Voluntary
On December 31, 2020, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor updated its Family First Coronavirus Response Act guidance, and updated it Questions and Answers.
Trademark Scams and Misleading Communications Can Cost You
Private companies and trademark scammers can use publicly available information to mislead your nonprofit into paying fees you mistakenly think are required or are being paid to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”).
Year-End Giving: Receiving and Acknowledging Donations
Do you receive contributions of $250 or more? Have you provided an event ticket, dinner, or other goods or services in return for a donation? Do you accept non-monetary items (such as cars, property, stock)? Do your volunteers incur expenses…
More Clarification on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act
As COVID-19 case numbers remain steady, federal government guidance on employment related issues continues to evolve. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and US Department of Labor recently provided further guidance and clarification.
The Importance of Lease Agreements for Tenants in the Operation of a Nonprofit
Nonprofits face unique challenges with respect to space. Some nonprofits serve a specific community and need to be located in a particular area to effectively serve their mission. Others receive monetary assistance from third parties and availability of funds might…
Allowing Volunteers, Clients and Other Visitors Into Your Nonprofit Facilities
Are you bringing volunteers, clients or others back to your facility? Read below for some resources for your organization.
Employment Issues to Consider as Nonprofits Get Ready to Re-Open after COVID-19
After weeks (if not months) of state “stay-at-home” and “shelter-in-place” orders, social distancing mandates and telework, there is a light at the end of the tunnel for nonprofits looking to get back to the business of helping others in their…
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and More
On May 15th, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released the long anticipated Loan Forgiveness Application. The next several weeks will continue to bring more guidance, and many lending organizations will be updating their systems to account for the requirements. The…
SBA Issues Additional Guidance on PPP “Necessity” Certification and Safe Harbor Deadline Extended to May 18, 2020
The safe harbor deadline for return of PPP loans HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 18, 2020. Borrowers with PPP loan amounts of less than $2 million (tallied across all affiliates) will be deemed to have made the “necessity” certification in…
Ongoing COVID-19 Issues for Nonprofit Employers to Consider
By now, most nonprofit employers have taken a variety of steps to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including, for example, furloughs, pay cuts, telework arrangements and outright closures. Talk has now turned to restarting the economy and returning to some semblance…