Georgia Workers’ Compensation Basics
Non-profit organizations, like any other employer, may have to deal with injured employees. The following guide will answer many of your basic questions regarding Workers’ Compensation in Georgia. Workers Comp
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The Nuts and Bolts of Paying Employees
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
Want to regulate what your employees say on social media? Check with a lawyer first.
After a frustrating day at work, an employee comes home, logs onto Facebook, and posts on her wall that she hates her boss, her co-workers are incompetent, she doesn’t get paid enough, and she works too many hours. When her boss learns about the posting, the employee is fired. Under federal labor laws, this firing …
Webcast: Employee Evaluations-Legal Issues to Consider
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 …
Webcast: Hiring & Firing-Playing within the Legal Boundaries
Missteps in the hiring and firing process can cost employers thousands, if not millions. This one-hour webcast will guide employers through best practices for vetting applicants in an effort to maximize successful employment relationships, and minimizing risks when those relationships don’t evolve according to plan and termination becomes the only option. During this one-hour webcast, …
Employee Benefits: Frequently Asked Questions
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
Does Your Nonprofit Employ Four or More? Know Your Unemployment Obligations
Although 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Georgia are exempt from federal unemployment taxes (FUTA), they may still have to pay state unemployment taxes. Nonprofit organizations are responsible for unemployment insurance coverage if they employ four or more workers in each of 20 different weeks during a calendar year. At least one officer or director must be …
Employment Discrimination Laws
FMLA, ADA, ADEA, USERRA and more. Learn more about the alphabet soup of employment discrimination laws that may apply to your organization, and how to stay out of trouble. Employment Discrimination Law
Sexual Harassment
Laws against sexual harassment apply the same to nonprofits as to any other company. Understanding these laws now could prevent big problems later. Please note that in addition to the legal disclaimer above, this article contains information that is based, in whole or in part, on the laws of the District of Columbia. As a …
Best Practices for Disciplining or Terminating the Nonprofit Employee
Sooner or later all companies have to terminate employees. Understanding and following the best practices in this area can help keep your employee relationship healthy. Employee Discipline
Employer Posting Requirements
Updated on April 27, 2023 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 …
Employment Law Table: Which Employment Protections Apply to Which Employers
A quick and informative reference to tell you which employment related laws apply to you.
Unemployment Insurance for Nonprofits
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
Background Checks for Nonprofits
Updated on March 20, 2023 Answers to some frequently asked questions regarding background checks and a list of helpful resources.
Executive Compensation Alert
Because you are a nonprofit the Internal Revenue Code puts limits on how much you pay your executives. Learn more here to avoid stepping over that line. Please note that in addition to the legal disclaimer above, this article contains information that is based, in whole or in part, on the laws of the District …
Confused about COBRA? Understanding Federal & State Continuation of Health Insurance Coverage
What are your obligations as an employer when it comes to providing health insurance coverage to former employees? This article will help you understand the requirements under Federal law (COBRA) and Georgia law. Find out whether your nonprofit is governed by COBRA or state continuation coverage and determine whether you have to offer coverage and …
Guidance on Workers’ Compensation and Other Legal Challenges Available on Our Website
No nonprofit leader wants to get the news that an employee has been injured on the job. Your first reaction is concern for the health and well-being of the employee. But you must also consider the implications of the injury on the organization as a whole. Can the nonprofit be sued for the injury? Who …
Correctly Classifying Executive Directors
Does your nonprofit treat its executive director as an independent contractor? Most, if not all, of the time this is not the correct classification for an executive director and the consequences of the misclassification could be devastating to your nonprofit. Generally, executive directors are considered employees by the Internal Revenue Service as they are officers …