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On May 13, 2020, the Treasury and the SBA issued a new FAQ #46 which provides an important safe harbor for borrowers that received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of less than $2 million. The CARES Act requires that borrowers certify that “the uncertainty of current economic conditions makes necessary the loan request to support …
Are you bringing volunteers, clients or others back to your facility? If so, this questionnaire might be helpful to use with volunteers, clients or other visitors to your facility to assist in screening out those with potential exposure to COVID-19. If you use this document, please verify that every statement in the questionnaire is accurate …
On Wednesday, Congress passed The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Flexibility Act and the President is expected to sign it. The PPP Flexibility Act gives more time and flexibility to businesses, including nonprofits, that receive forgivable loans through the PPP. For more information, see this article.
Maybe. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued new guidance regarding when employers are required to report cases of COVID-19 in the workplace. If you have an employee who tests positive for COVID-19 and you have any reason to believe the illness may have been contracted at work, please see this link for …
Your in-person programming does not work in the current COVID-19 paradigm, but the needs in the community are now greater than ever before. Have you recently pivoted to respond to the new needs of your clients during COVID-19? Maybe instead of tutoring children, you are delivering meals to their homes or you have expanded from …
What worksite obligations and potential risks should nonprofits be aware of in the “new normal”? Join us in a conversation with Micah Dickie, Associate at Fisher Phillips, as we talk about some of the most common concerns Georgia nonprofits might have as employees return to the worksite. Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta · Safety Considerations …
Your organization’s revenue is down, workforce is changing, and facilities are underutilized. What can a nonprofit do? What MUST it do? As your organization considers its options as an entity and a steward, there are several possibilities out there. In this 3-part webcast series, our speakers will: Speakers: Brian Galison, Nelson Mullins & Erik Speakman, …
Revised on May 27 On Friday, May 15, 2020, the SBA released its Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions that must be completed by borrowers and submitted to their lenders in order to obtain forgiveness. The Application provides greater clarity about what payments can be forgiven, provides more flexibility regarding costs, …
Many organizations have halted in-person operations, stopped using volunteers, and changed the way they are providing services to clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article will summarize some of the things nonprofits should start to consider as the shelter-in-place requirements are loosened and nonprofits consider whether to re-engage in person with clients and volunteers. Please …
Revised on May 27, 2020 Small nonprofits that have received money under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) will want to take advantage of the loan forgiveness provisions. While there has been some guidance provided by Treasury, there are still many remaining questions about PPP loan forgiveness. In fact, the CARES Act, SBA rules, Treasury rules …
The Governor may have lifted Georgia’s state-wide shelter-in-place restrictions, but your organization may choose to allow all or some employees to continue work remotely. This article provides tips for managing employees and developing a work-from-home technology policy for nonprofits whose employees are working remotely. wfh
Nonprofits that do not receive funding through the PPP or the EIDL programs have another option to consider. The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), which was enacted as part of the CARES Act, is designed to encourage eligible employers to keep employees on their payroll through the use of payroll tax credits. Read more about this …
Have you had to cancel your annual fundraising gala that was going to be held at a hotel? Or does your organization rent out facilities for community events that have been postponed or cancelled due to shelter in place orders? Do you have other types of contracts that have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak? …
Join us in our second episode of the PBPA Podcast as our Executive Director, Rachel Spears, talks about what board members can and should do to help their nonprofits navigate through the COVID-19 era. This resource is also very sharable and succinct for your busy board members, the individuals who bear the ultimate responsibility for …
There is a great deal of uncertainty these days, but there are a few things we are sure of. We have 10 of them listed right here. Important legal issues that fall by the wayside can make your job even harder. These 10 quick points could help steer you down the right road so you’ll …
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications opened back up today (April 27) at 10:30am. In addition, last Friday afternoon (April 24), Treasury and the SBA provided frequently asked questions (FAQs) on how to calculate payroll costs when completing the PPP application form. This alert includes the text of Question 6 which addresses how eligible …
In response to COVID-19 and its economic impact, the CARES Act includes three specific changes to encourage individuals and corporations to make larger charitable donations in 2020. Find more details in this article. You may want to share this information with potential donors to encourage charitable gifts to your organization.
Many organizations have halted operations, altered their workforces, hours or pay structures, and changed the way they are working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many employees who can do so have been working from home. This article will summarize some of the things nonprofit employers should start to consider as we get closer to the loosening …
This new Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act is expected to provide an additional $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and $60 billion for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. This money will likely be available immediately after the Act is signed into law. Find out more detail in this …
How should your existing employment policies and practices be modified in light of COVID-19? This webcast looks beyond employment benefits discusses other employment considerations related to COVID-19. Kristina Griffin speaks about: Considerations around COVID-19 workforce changes Tips for Employee Safety Managing employees remotely This webcast is a partnership between Candid and Pro Bono Partnership of …
Did your nonprofit have to cancel an event because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Can you get your money back? In this inaugural PBPA Podcast, Sireesha Ghanta speaks with Justine Cowan about force majeure, equity, and your contract cancellations. Presenters: Justine Cowan, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta · Covid 19 And …
This link to the Georgia Department of Labor website provides up-to-date information on how the Georgia DOL is managing unemployment claims, including the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program, which provides $600 in additional benefits per week to qualifying recipients of unemployment, and the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, which will provide unemployment assistance to those who are …
Due to COVID-19, the Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service recently provided tax-exempt organizations filing relief for returns and tax payment obligations due between April 1 and July 14, 2020. Find more details here.
Nonprofits struggling to retain employees and survive during the coronavirus crisis have a number of options for funding to consider, including the Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act, the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan, and the Employee Retention Credit. This link will help organizations understand the differences between each option as they decide which …