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The Interactive ADA Process for Nonprofit Employers: Best Practices for Effective Engagement
May 30, 2023
When an employee requests an accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”), employers are required to engage in an “interactive process” with the employee to determine if there is a reasonable accommodation that would allow the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. This article from Hopkins & …
Recognizing Value: Paying and Receiving Honorariums
May 30, 2023
What happens when a member of your organization receives an honorarium? Should the payment go to the individual or to the nonprofit? Well, it depends. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Kathryn Hecker and Felix Swierski with Arnall Golden Gregory will explore these questions and provide guidance on receiving or paying honoraria. …
Furry Friends: Legal Guidance for Maintaining a Pawsome Workplace
April 26, 2023
Can you have a “No Pets at Work” policy? What if an employee has a service dog? What if it is an emotional support dog? What if the person asking is a member of the public and not an employee at all? Nonprofits may receive requests from employees, clients, or others, to bring …
Legal Considerations for Nonprofits Using Chat GPT and Other Generative AI
April 26, 2023
ChatGPT has become all the rage, inside and outside of the technology world. In fact, I even used ChatGPT to write this intro – but only after taking into consideration the guidance that Creighton Frommer, Counsel at RelX, shares in this episode of the PBPA Podcast. Join us as we talk about ChatGPT …
Lobbying and Advocacy for Tax-Exempt Organizations
April 20, 2023
As a 501(c)(3), there is a limit on the amount of lobbying your organization can do and an absolute prohibition on any political campaign activity. This webcast will answer the following questions: Speaker: Douglas Chalmers, Managing Member, Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman, LLC Open Slides in New Tab For more information about grassroots …
Don’t Be an April Fool: Renew Your Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Registration
March 30, 2023
Keep your corporate registration in good standing by renewing it annually. Georgia nonprofits must renew their registration with the Office of Secretary of State every year, between January 1 – April 1. You must renew during this window regardless of when you filed your initial registration (for example, if you registered with the …
Precious Cargo: Effective Risk Management Strategies for Nonprofits Driving Children
March 30, 2023
Transporting children in cars may be a necessary component of some nonprofit programming, but it also carries significant risks. While accidents can never be completely eliminated, there are steps nonprofit organizations can take to mitigate the risks to the organization, the driver, and the transported children. This article from Wagenmaker & Oberly explores …
Virtual Assistants: Navigating Legal Considerations for a Stronger Partnership
March 30, 2023
Employers are becoming increasingly creative with meeting their workforce staffing needs. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Chris Anderson and Will Collins with Ogletree Deakins will be focusing on a recent trend: virtual assistants. If your nonprofit is considering outsourcing some administrative duties, tune in to this episode as we outline legal …
The Fair Use Defense to Copyright Infringement
February 23, 2023
You may have heard of the “fair use defense”, where certain unauthorized uses of copywritten material may be allowed by law. Here at PBPA, we often get questions from clients about the “fair use defense.” What really is the fair use defense? Does it give nonprofits a free pass to use copywritten material? …
Guiding the Guides: Working with Volunteer Mentors
February 23, 2023
To realize the full potential of youth mentoring programs, it is critical for a nonprofit to have appropriate safeguards in place to protect the nonprofit, its volunteer mentors and its youth mentees. In the webinar, our speaker will review legal considerations for nonprofits that have volunteers who mentor youth, including: Speaker: Kristine Berry …
Employee Awards & Gifts: Guidance to Avoid a Tax Spoiler
January 24, 2023
Your nonprofit wants to honor & celebrate its employees, whether it is with a company meal, holiday present, or award for years of service to your organization. Employees appreciate employer gifts for any reason, but the gift is not as exciting if it’s taxed. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Darrell Smelcer …
What to Do If Your Nonprofit Receives Employee Wage Garnishment Papers
December 21, 2022
Your nonprofit has received notice from a government agency or court to garnish an employee’s wages. Now what? Nonprofit employers may not always be clear on their responsibilities when they receive a garnishment order. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Elijah Davis with Stanton Law outlines why a nonprofit should immediately respond …
Should Your Nonprofit Use Offer Letters or Employment Agreements in Hiring?
December 21, 2022
What is the difference between an offer letter and an employment agreement? This is a common question that employers have when deciding how to document the employment of a new hire. Read this article by Nell Schiller with King & Spalding to learn the differences between these two types of agreements and why …
A New Nonprofit? Should You Create One and the ‘Determination’ Needed for 501(c)(3) Status
December 14, 2022
So, you’re thinking of starting your own nonprofit organization. It’s certainly an admirable endeavor; however, the road to receive and maintain 501(c)(3) status can be long and somewhat complicated. In this webinar, our speakers will review: Speaker: Cara Mitchell, Associate General Counsel, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Felix Swierski, Associate, Arnall Golden Gregory …
Short and Suite: Renting Out Space for Special Events or Occasional Use
November 21, 2022
Is your nonprofit considering renting out its space for occasional events? For example, you have a great garden that could be rented out for special events or a gym that another nonprofit wants to use for after-school programming. Occasionally renting out your space can be an opportunity to collaborate with the community and …
When Does a Georgia Nonprofit Owe Personal Property Tax?
October 26, 2022
Despite being exempt from federal income tax in most cases, 501(c)(3) organizations still have to pay many taxes. For example, tax-exempt nonprofits may find themselves paying personal property taxes in Georgia on items like machinery and computers under certain circumstances. This article by Becky Gula and Vianca Orina with DLA Piper discusses how personal property …
Pause Before You Post: Nonprofits and Social Media Legal Considerations
October 24, 2022
Volunteers and employees engage nonprofits via social media in multiple ways. Volunteers may take pictures of themselves at an organization event and post them on their social. Or a board member may mention their affiliation with a (C)(3) in their profile, while making posts that should not be associated with the nonprofit. And …
How to Navigate Technology and Clickwrap Agreements
October 12, 2022
Does your nonprofit review the “Terms and Conditions” before signing up for a new technology service or to license software? It may seem like you have no options but to hit “I Agree”. In this webcast, Josh Ganz and Maha Khalaj with Kilpatrick Townsend, will help your nonprofit understand your options and what …
Top 10 Questions Nonprofit Board Members Should Ask – Part II
September 29, 2022
Part II of a two-part series (LINK to Part I) As a board member, it is not enough for you to just sit back and listen. Under state law, nonprofit board members have a duty of care that requires them to ask questions and be knowledgeable about the activities of the organization. You …
Beware of Schemes to Split Real Estate Commissions or Earn Referral Fees
September 23, 2022
A local business approaches your nonprofit with a simple plan – for every customer your nonprofit sends its way, it will donate either a percentage of its profits or give you a flat referral fee. It seems like a win-win situation. Your nonprofit gets funding to support its mission, and the business gets …