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.
Employment Discrimination
Webcast: ADA as it Applies to Nonprofit Employers in Georgia
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 …
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 …
Work-From-Home As an ADA Accommodation
As more organizations seek to return to in-person work, requests for remote work as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA are on the rise. This article from Bradley Arant Boult Cummings outlines an employer’s obligations when an employee seeks to work remotely due to a qualifying disability and explains how to evaluate whether in-person attendance …
EEOC Issues Guidance on Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has recently updated its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. The guidance covers a wide range of recent hot topics, from harassment in a virtual work environment to protections against pregnancy harassment. The guidance reflects how the EEOC’s interpretation of what constitutes harassment has evolved over time and provides …
Nursing Mothers at Work: Compliance Guidelines for Georgia Nonprofit Employers
Recent federal law expands the rights of nursing employees to take breaks and have a private place to express breast milk during the workday. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) poster to reflect the recent changes made under the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing …
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Protections Expanded by Executive Order
In the Bostock case, the US Supreme Court affirmed that Title VII’s protection against sex discrimination also includes sexual orientation or gender identity. The Biden administration has issued an Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation, Executive Order No. 13988, which reaffirms the Bostock Supreme Court …
Webcast: Recent Developments in LGBTQ+ Employee Rights
The Supreme Court recently provided clarification on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and nonbinary employee rights in the decision Bostock v. Clayton County. How does that decision affect the workplace practices and policies of your nonprofit? In this webcast, our speaker will with talk about: • What rights are recognized for LGBTQ+ employees after the Supreme …
United States Supreme Court Rules That Title VII Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
On Monday, June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court issued an historic decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia acknowledging that the prohibition of discrimination based on sex contained in Title VII includes the prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Under this decision, all employers in Georgia that are subject …
A Practical Guide to Disability Accommodation in the Nonprofit Workplace
Disability accommodation issues can be challenging in any workplace, including the nonprofit workplace. This article provides general information and guidance for nonprofits on how to identify an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and how to address such a request once it is received. Because requests for accommodation can raise significant legal issues, …
Webcast: Conducting Solid Internal Investigations
Internal investigations of employee complaints and concerns are critical components of legal compliance and effective employee relations. This presentation will enable participants to: Determine when an investigation is needed and why Maximize interviews as a tool to gather information Analyze information gathered impartially and fairly Determine credibility Draw appropriate conclusions and take action Presenter: Ginger …
Webcast: The Alphabet Soup of Labor and Employment Law
From the EEOC and DOL to the ADA, ADEA and EPA, labor & employment law is full of acronyms and, more importantly, puddles of mud into which employers can step. It is crucial for any business, whether for profit or not-for-profit, to understand the requirements and obligations that any employer has. During this presentation, Georgia …