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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 …
In a recent unanimous ruling, the justices of the US Supreme Court made it easier for workers to seek religious accommodations on the job. Employers will now have to “show that the burden of granting an accommodation would result in substantial increased costs in relation to the conduct of its particular business” before they can deny …
Many tax-exempt nonprofit organizations that provide health insurance coverage to their employees can qualify for a special IRS tax credit. The maximum credit is 35% of premiums paid by eligible tax-exempt employers. To be eligible, tax-exempt employers must have fewer than 25 full-time employees, whose average annual wages are less than $61,400 (as of 2023)*, …
One of your employees has just provided their 2 weeks’ notice. After what might be an initial shock (or relief), what do you do? In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Rayne Townes with Nokia and Cary Burke with Seyfarth Shaw review legal considerations in offboarding nonprofit employees. From non-solicitation agreements to securing your organization’s …
A “charitable sales promotion” is a popular form of cause marketing that allows businesses to support charitable organizations while promoting their own products or services. “Friday Donut Sales to Support Local Shelter” or “Restaurant Proceeds go to Food Bank” entice consumers to make purchases with the promise of supporting a charitable initiative. Whatever the arrangement may be, …
Virtually every nonprofit has a website, yet many do not consider the legal ramifications of having one. This webinar focuses on just a few: Speakers: Katie Bennett & Sarah Parker, Holland & Knight Open Slides in New Tab
When an employee requests an accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”), employers are required to engage in an “interactive process” with the employee to determine if there is a reasonable accommodation that would allow the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. This article from Hopkins & Carley discusses …
What happens when a member of your organization receives an honorarium? Should the payment go to the individual or to the nonprofit? Well, it depends. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Kathryn Hecker and Felix Swierski with Arnall Golden Gregory will explore these questions and provide guidance on receiving or paying honoraria. While an …
Can you have a “No Pets at Work” policy? What if an employee has a service dog? What if it is an emotional support dog? What if the person asking is a member of the public and not an employee at all? Nonprofits may receive requests from employees, clients, or others, to bring service or …
ChatGPT has become all the rage, inside and outside of the technology world. In fact, I even used ChatGPT to write this intro – but only after taking into consideration the guidance that Creighton Frommer, Counsel at RelX, shares in this episode of the PBPA Podcast. Join us as we talk about ChatGPT and other …
As a 501(c)(3), there is a limit on the amount of lobbying your organization can do and an absolute prohibition on any political campaign activity. This webcast will answer the following questions: Speaker: Douglas Chalmers, Managing Member, Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman, LLC Open Slides in New Tab For more information about grassroots advocacy and …
Keep your corporate registration in good standing by renewing it annually. Georgia nonprofits must renew their registration with the Office of Secretary of State every year, between January 1 – April 1. You must renew during this window regardless of when you filed your initial registration (for example, if you registered with the Secretary of …
Transporting children in cars may be a necessary component of some nonprofit programming, but it also carries significant risks. While accidents can never be completely eliminated, there are steps nonprofit organizations can take to mitigate the risks to the organization, the driver, and the transported children. This article from Wagenmaker & Oberly explores some effective …
Employers are becoming increasingly creative with meeting their workforce staffing needs. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Chris Anderson and Will Collins with Ogletree Deakins will be focusing on a recent trend: virtual assistants. If your nonprofit is considering outsourcing some administrative duties, tune in to this episode as we outline legal considerations and …
You may have heard of the “fair use defense”, where certain unauthorized uses of copywritten material may be allowed by law. Here at PBPA, we often get questions from clients about the “fair use defense.” What really is the fair use defense? Does it give nonprofits a free pass to use copywritten material? In this …
To realize the full potential of youth mentoring programs, it is critical for a nonprofit to have appropriate safeguards in place to protect the nonprofit, its volunteer mentors and its youth mentees. In the webinar, our speaker will review legal considerations for nonprofits that have volunteers who mentor youth, including: Speaker: Kristine Berry Morain, EVP, …
Your nonprofit wants to honor & celebrate its employees, whether it is with a company meal, holiday present, or award for years of service to your organization. Employees appreciate employer gifts for any reason, but the gift is not as exciting if it’s taxed. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Darrell Smelcer with Hunton …
Your nonprofit has received notice from a government agency or court to garnish an employee’s wages. Now what? Nonprofit employers may not always be clear on their responsibilities when they receive a garnishment order. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Elijah Davis with Stanton Law outlines why a nonprofit should immediately respond to garnishment …
What is the difference between an offer letter and an employment agreement? This is a common question that employers have when deciding how to document the employment of a new hire. Read this article by Nell Schiller with King & Spalding to learn the differences between these two types of agreements and why offer letters …
So, you’re thinking of starting your own nonprofit organization. It’s certainly an admirable endeavor; however, the road to receive and maintain 501(c)(3) status can be long and somewhat complicated. In this webinar, our speakers will review: Speaker: Cara Mitchell, Associate General Counsel, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Felix Swierski, Associate, Arnall Golden Gregory Open Slides …
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced the replacement of the “EEO is the Law” poster with a new poster entitled “Know Your Rights.” All private employers with 15 or more employees and all federal contractors are required to display this poster. Read this article about what the new poster provides and how employers, whether in person, remote …
Is your nonprofit considering renting out its space for occasional events? For example, you have a great garden that could be rented out for special events or a gym that another nonprofit wants to use for after-school programming. Occasionally renting out your space can be an opportunity to collaborate with the community and raise funds …
Despite being exempt from federal income tax in most cases, 501(c)(3) organizations still have to pay many taxes. For example, tax-exempt nonprofits may find themselves paying personal property taxes in Georgia on items like machinery and computers under certain circumstances. This article by Becky Gula and Vianca Orina with DLA Piper discusses how personal property is taxed …
Volunteers and employees engage nonprofits via social media in multiple ways. Volunteers may take pictures of themselves at an organization event and post them on their social. Or a board member may mention their affiliation with a (C)(3) in their profile, while making posts that should not be associated with the nonprofit. And finally, each …