Website Legal Audits
Whether your website is simple or complex, your organization could benefit by reviewing the legal issues that may arise from your website. Learn about each of them in this guide. Website Legal Audits
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Trademarks
You put a lot of creativity into your Organization’s logo, but have you protected it? Learn about Trademarks, and how to keep your image your own. Article: Trademarks
What Nonprofits Should Know About Intellectual Property
Have your organization invented a product or process? Are your name or original materials protected? Find out about patents, trademarks and copyright from the experts. 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. …
Limitations on Volunteer Liability
Volunteers take on certain responsibilities when they agree to assist a nonprofit. Learn about the risks of volunteering, protection for volunteers and how a volunteer’s actions can affect your nonprofit. VolunteerLiability
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 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 …
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
Background Screening for Employees and Volunteers
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 …
Document Retention Policies
The new IRS 990 Form and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act both address the question of document retention for nonprofits. Adopting and enforcing a written document retention policy is a best practice your organization may want to adopt. Please note that in addition to the legal disclaimer above, this article contains information that is based, in whole …
Corporate Minutes
Keeping good minutes in board meetings is more than just a good idea. It’s required! Click here to learn more. 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 result, the information …
Electronic Voting for a Nonprofit Board of Directors
Can the board of directors of a nonprofit organization vote electronically on matter?Electronic Voting Laws
Fiduciary Duty of Board of Directors to Oversee Financial Affairs
Since Enron, the board of directors has been required to take on a greater role in overseeing the financial affairs of a nonprofit organization. All of your board members should read this! Please note that in addition to the legal disclaimer above, this article contains information that is based, in whole or in part, on …
Fiduciary Duties of Georgia Nonprofit Directors
Learn about the meaning of the fiduciary duties of care, loyalty and obedience, and some practical suggestions for carrying these out.
Conflict of Interest Policies: Disclosure, Monitoring, and Enforcement
The IRS has made it clear that you should have a written conflict of interest policy and it’s a good idea for your organization. Learn how often they should be reporting and the additional compliance steps you need to take. Please note that in addition to the legal disclaimer above, this article contains information that …
Whistleblower Policies
The newly revised Form 990 now asks directly whether your organization has adopted a whistleblower policy. Learn how a written policy can benefit your board now, and save you pain and trouble later. Please note that in addition to the legal disclaimer above, this article contains information that is based, in whole or in part, …
Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice: A Guide for Charities and Foundations
This Guide outlines 33 practices designed to support board members and staff leaders of every charitable organization as they work to improve their own operations using guiding principles of ethical conduct, accountability, and transparency. The Panel encourages these leaders to examine the practices carefully and determine how best they should be applied to their own …
Audit Committees and Audit Committee Charters
This alert discusses audit committees – what is the committee’s function, who should serve on it and what are the committee’s responsibilities. The alert also has a sample job description for the committee. Please note that in addition to the legal disclaimer above, this article contains information that is based, in whole or in part, …