As a nonprofit, maintaining 501(c)(3) status is essential to operational success. This status is so important because it grants nonprofits exempt status from certain taxes both at the federal and state level and allows donors to make tax-deductible contributions. During…
Non-profit organizations constantly compete to attract and retain talented employees, and retirement plans are one tool that can be used to win that competition. While non-profits can sponsor other types of plans, such as 401(k) plans, the most common type…
Starting January 1, 2020, the minimum wage in Ohio will increase to $8.70/hour. The best way for non-profits to minimize any impact on services while also remaining compliant with wage and hour laws is to be proactive about the upcoming…
Employers, are you ready for the new overtime rule? The minimum salary for exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act is increasing to $35,568 effective January 1, 2020 pursuant to the new rule issued by the Department of Labor…
For most nonprofit organizations, it is no surprise that every dollar counts, even when it comes to budgeting for legal review of a contract. Even with the assistance of organizations like PBPO and their team of volunteer attorneys, it is…
The City of Cincinnati has become the latest jurisdiction to adopt an ordinance prohibiting employers from asking about or relying on the prior salary history of prospective employees in setting starting pay. The salary history ban passed March 13, 2019…
Video Link (33 minutes) Are you unsure about the types of insurance coverage your nonprofit needs? Do you have coverage but want to know what will happen once you file a claim? This webinar will address what every nonprofit…
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…
Intellectual Property on a Budget (Webinar) October 2018 Yes, your nonprofit has valuable Intellectual Property (even if you don’t think so)! Nonprofit organizations sometimes overlook one of their most valuable assets—their Intellectual Property. Even nonprofits with limited budgets can take…
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