For many charitable institutions, accepting gifts subject to certain donor-imposed restrictions is a normal course of business. But what about those restrictions that have outlived their purpose or failed to evolve with the times? This is particularly common for gifts made…
Due to recent federal regulation, employers must follow new disclosure procedures before performing background checks. Effective September 21, 2018, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued updated model disclosure forms mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The amended…
Terminating an employee is possibly one of the most uncomfortable aspects of employment law. Even if an employee has clearly been under-performing, causing problems, or violating policies, employers often struggle with how to let an employee go: What do you say?…
In December 2016, President Obama signed the “Cures Act” to give small businesses and nonprofits a “new” option for providing health care to employees. The Cures Act restored some of the utility of stand-alone HRAs by exempting small employers from…
Does your organization have an employee handbook? There's more to it than just having one in place. Employee handbooks only work if employees and managers know what the policies are and effectively enforce them. This Pro Bono Brief outlines best…
Every employer is required to complete and retain a Form I-9 when hiring a new employee, and a new form has been issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Does your organization send emails to your mailing list asking recipients to register for your upcoming programs? Does it email invitations to fundraisers or requests for volunteers? If so, like most nonprofits, you are subject to certain notice and opt-out…
Strong organizations start with strong leadership, and board members play a vital role in nonprofits by sharing their expertise, supporting the mission, and ensuring the sustainability of the organization. Nonprofits often have ideas of the responsibilities they would like their…
If you have employees, you have employment risks. As you head into spring, take some time to consider the following four questions.
Nonprofit organizations that rely significantly on the work of independent contractors should proceed cautiously in light of the recent DOL interpretive guidance saying "most workers" who are classified as independent contractors are actually employees under the Fair Labor Standard Act.
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