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.
Child Abuse Reporting in Georgia
Changes to Georgia’s child abuse reporting law went into effect July 1. These changes have a direct impact on nonprofits, their employees, and their volunteers. The revisions increase the number of mandatory reporters, i.e., people who are required to report suspected child abuse. Previously only certain types of nonprofit employees were required to report. Now, …
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.
Securing Waivers of Liability from Volunteers of Nonprofit Organizations
If there is a risk that volunteers might get injured while working for your organization, it’s a good idea to have them sign a waiver of liability to protect the organization. Such waivers are generally enforceable in Georgia. While this article focuses on the law in Washington, DC and surrounding areas, it includes helpful information …
Addressing the Risks of Working With Volunteers
If you’re working with volunteers you may not even be aware of the legal issues that exist. Problems can arise with injuries, use of vehicles, screening, and wage & hour laws that you should know about in advance. Risks of Volunteers