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You may be used to having a remote workforce now, but happens if one of your employees decides to take their remote work to a different state? If you have remote employees who live out-of-state, you may be subject to certain requirements of their state. In this article, Jenny Jeong at Morris Manning outlines legal …
Does your organization conduct criminal background checks on employees and volunteers? If so, you must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. In this webcast, we will provide you with step-by-step instructions for ensuring that your organization provides job applicants and volunteers with the disclosures and notices required by the law. Presenters: Craig Bertschi, Kilpatrick …
Performance reviews help nonprofit organizations establish, communicate, and enforce their expectations for employees. At the same time, they can provide facts and evidence to support employment decisions, and to defend against legal claims. This article describes how to implement an effective performance review process in your organization to help engage and empower your employees, create …
In Georgia, the Department of Labor requires that a Separation Notice be provided to any employee who leaves employment, regardless of the reason. Use this link to download the current form. Please contact your PBPA attorney if you have any questions about the departure of an employee or this Separation Notice form.
Updated on June 10, 2025 Employers are required to post multiple notices in the workplace that inform employees about their rights and responsibilities. The specific requirements for these notices can vary depending on the location and size of the employer. Learn which posted notices are required under federal and Georgia law for your organization. Read …
Nonprofits rely heavily on volunteers to help serve the community. However, a nonprofit may have enough paid staff to fall under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act. If so, the nonprofit has several responsibilities to its employees both before and after a work accident. By following the system, a nonprofit can minimize the impact of a …
When does my organization have to pay employees overtime? Must they be paid when they are “on call”? What is the minimum wage? This article provides some general information on the requirements for paying employees in the state of Georgia. Nuts and Bolts of Paying Employees
Does my organization have to provide benefits to employees? What is a 403(b) plan? What is a cafeteria plan? Find the answers to these and other employee benefits questions in this helpful article. Benefits Overview
Nonprofits may be subject to the laws and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) related to safety in the workplace. This article provides an overview of OSHA, the federal agency that regulates workplace safety, injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting requirements, OSHA inspections and penalties, OSHA requirements that are generally applicable to …
When terminating an employee, nonprofits must carefully navigate the process to protect the organization from wrongful termination claims. This process, outlined in this flowchart to guide decision-makers during each step of the termination process, includes tips to ensure due diligence, consistency and documentation. The following flowchart outlines the key steps and legal considerations to take …
One of your employees has just provided their 2 weeks’ notice. After what might be an initial shock (or relief), what do you do? In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Rayne Townes with Nokia and Cary Burke with Seyfarth Shaw review legal considerations in offboarding nonprofit employees. From non-solicitation agreements to securing your organization’s …
Does your nonprofit have less than 15 employees? Are you considering your very first hire? In this episode of the PBPA podcast, Josh Joel will talk to us about both employment laws and best practices for nonprofits with 1-14 employees. Join us as we talk about a range of topics including restrictive covenants, discrimination and …
Proper maintenance of employee personnel files and other employment files helps to ensure that all of the relevant information about employees is maintained in the appropriate place, and that employment actions that are taken by the organization are supported by correct documentation. Employers may choose to have several files for information that is maintained about …
An employee evaluation is the constructive process of conducting an assessment and review of an employee’s job performance. Most nonprofit organizations have a plan in place to ensure success in accomplishing the goals of the organization. Employee performance evaluations, if done with thought and care, can contribute to the organization’s success by helping employees see …
Updated on March 20, 2023 Answers to some frequently asked questions regarding background checks and a list of helpful resources.
Often nonprofit clients call PBPA to tell us that the organization needs to terminate an employee who is not performing adequately right away. Our first request is always “please send all the documentation showing that this employee had performance issues.” All too often, the employer’s answer is “we don’t have any.” Read this article to learn the why …
Even if they have done everything “right”, employers who terminate employees will sometimes get sued. So, if doing things by the book is not enough, what is? The answer is to avoid doing the things that might inspire a former employee to visit an attorney. In this article, an attorney who has been litigating employment …
This article guides nonprofit employers on how to conduct effective job interviews while avoiding practices that may lead to discrimination lawsuits. Do’s and Dont’s for Interviewing Job Candidates
A nonprofit should perform some type of background investigation before hiring an employee and, in some cases, before engaging a volunteer. For some positions, it may be sufficient to check the work history and references. For others, it may be necessary to check criminal records, driving records and/or credit history. This article provides guidance on …
A quick and informative reference to tell you which employment related laws apply to you.
Nonprofits of all types are susceptible to fraud, especially those with limited resources or lacking internal controls. It could come as an imposter creating a copycat webpage and taking donations intended for your 501(c)(3), or an email phishing scam to an unsuspecting employee. Is your nonprofit taking the appropriate steps to protect itself from potential fraud? …
Employee wellness plans have become more common in recent years. Their increased popularity reflects the belief that encouraging healthy habits among workers will improve employees’ health and overall quality of life, resulting in decreased health-insurance costs and lower employee absenteeism. Both the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Affordable Care Act restrict …
One purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is to prohibit employment discrimination against people with disabilities. How does the ADA affect you and your organization? Is your nonprofit covered by the ADA? (The ADA applies to “employer” who are a person engaged in an industry affecting commerce who has 15 or more employees …
Although nonprofit organizations in Georgia are exempt from federal unemployment taxes, they may still be responsible for paying state unemployment taxes. This article helps you stay in compliance with state unemployment requirements while alerting you to an option only available to nonprofits. Unemployment Insurance