Identify and Reduce Employment Law Risk in 2016
If you have employees, you have employment risks. As you head into spring, take some time to consider the following four questions.
Are you Properly Classifying Your Independent Contractors?
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.
Department of Labor Proposal Would Make More Employees Eligible for Overtime
Major changes from the Department of Labor (DOL) expected in 2016 could mean that more of your employees will be eligible for overtime. The attached article explains the proposed changes and what they could mean for your organization.
Do’s and Don’ts of Corporate Sponsorship
Corporate sponsors often provide much-needed funding to nonprofit organizations in return for recognition and other benefits. It is important that your organization be aware of the potential tax consequences of providing benefits to the sponsor that exceed the safe harbors…
Risks and Rewards of Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding has become an increasingly popular tool in a nonprofit’s fundraising arsenal, and with good reason. Organizations can pay crowdfunding websites to showcase particular projects and events and to collect donations on their behalf. Doing so can enable even a…
Auditing the Nonprofit Website
This article explains why a nonprofit's website should be reviewed by a lawyer and provides important advice for any nonprofit that hosts a website. Reprinted with permission of Pro Bono Partnership, Inc.
Monitoring Your Section 501(c)(3) Organization’s Activities with Respect to Political Campaigns
This article overviews the restrictions on nonprofits engaging in political campaign activities. Posted with the permission of the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trademarks and Service Marks
This article describes how trademarks and service marks can protect a nonprofit organization's right to use a particular name or logo. It also outlines the process of applying for and maintaining trademark and service mark registration. Reprinted with permission of Pro…