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Federal Vaccine Mandates Are All on Hold

This fall, the federal government announced rules and standards to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in certain workplaces, including workplaces employing over 100 individuals, federal contractors, and certain healthcare facilities. Due to legal challenges throughout the country, those federal measures are now on hold.  Read this article from Venable to learn about the status of the three federal COVID-19 vaccination …

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EEOC Issues Guidance on Religious Objections to COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements

Your nonprofit has a mandatory workplace vaccination requirement. You have an employee requesting an exemption based on a religious objection. How should you proceed with this request if you think that the objection may not be based on sincerely held religious beliefs? Read this article from Seyfarth Shaw with tips based on the Equal Employment …

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Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations

Cryptocurrency is quickly becoming a popular form of currency, particularly among younger generations. Cryptocurrency owners may even look to donate their cryptocurrency to your organization. Are you ready? A nonprofit’s ability to receive cryptocurrency donations helps ensure that it is able to accept donations from all interested donors. Learn more about accepting cryptocurrency donations in …

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Legal Considerations of Online Fundraising Auctions: Make it a Win-Win Situation

Online auctions make it easy for nonprofits to connect with a wide audience in a convenient format.  They have also skyrocketed in popularity during the pandemic as a safe option for nonprofits to continue their fundraising efforts. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Mary Benton of Alston & Bird discusses legal considerations around online auctions, …

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Fundraising Consultants & Grant Writers: Legal Considerations for Working with Third-Party Fundraisers

Are you considering working with a third-party fundraiser, such as a grant writer or fundraising consultant? If working with an outside fundraiser is on your horizon, take a listen to this episode of the PBPA Podcast.  When do you need to file a fundraiser’s contract with the Secretary of State?  Can you pay them by …

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What Does My 501(c)(3) Have to Show the Public?

“I Want To See Your 990!” How should a nonprofit respond when an individual demands copies of its filings?  501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are legally required to disclose certain information. This article outlines what information 501(c)(3)s must make publicly available, recommendations for handling requests for information, and potential penalties if a nonprofit does not respond to a request …

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Asking Job Applicants About Their Vaccination Status?

That may be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read this article from Constangy for tips on what to do if an applicant brings up their status themselves and recommendations on when it may be okay to collect this medical information. 

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Guidelines for Nonprofits Employing and Serving Transgender Individuals

Nonprofits employ and serve diverse populations, including those in the LGBT+ community. In this webinar, we specifically discuss appropriately serving your transgender clients and considerations for your transgender employees, including best practices and legal standards for topics such as housing, restrooms and more. Speakers: Suzann Wilcox, Nelson Mullins & Nina Gupta, Nelson Mullins Guidelines for …

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Handling Problem Employees: The Importance of a “Paper Trail”

Often nonprofit clients call PBPA to tell us that the organization needs to terminate an employee who is not performing adequately right away. Our first request is always “please send all the documentation showing that this employee had performance issues.” All too often, the employer’s answer is “we don’t have any.”  Read this article to learn the why …

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Vaccination Requirements in the Workplace: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know about Testing, Vaccines & the Latest from OSHA

In early September, President Biden announced a federal rule that some employers will be required to ensure their employees are vaccinated or undergo weekly testing.  Could this apply to your nonprofit?  If it does not, what can and should your nonprofit do regarding vaccinations among your workforce?  In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Chris Caiaccio and …

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Webcast: Working Abroad-What Nonprofits Need to Know About Anti-Bribery Laws

Nonprofit organizations based in the US work hard to further their missions while navigating the complexities of 501(c)(3) compliance. If your charitable work extends beyond US borders, you must also be mindful of anticorruption responsibilities. During this webcast, Joel Rogers will discuss: • How to determine if your nonprofit is subject to the Foreign Corrupt …

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Board Basics: Understanding the Legal Duties and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members

Many nonprofit board members join the board because they care about the issues the organization addresses. One of the essential ways to assist the nonprofit, and its mission, is by having an understanding of the board’s role, legal duties and responsibilities. During this webinar, our speaker helps nonprofits and their board members understand: –          The Role …

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All Together Now: Practical Tips to Reduce Your Nonprofit’s Legal Risk for In-Person Events

Slowly but surely more in-person events are happening, whether they be client programming, outdoor festivals or indoor mini-fundraisers.  As your organization contemplates how and when to recommence in-person gatherings, we offer a few practical tips to mitigate your legal risks associated with holding live events in this article. Tips to Reduce Legal Risks

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Webcast: When Others Fundraise for Your Organization

Often times individuals or groups of individuals want to help out 501(c)(3) nonprofits by raising money for them. They may hold a dinner with friends, a charity golf tournament, a benefit concert, or even a raffle with the proceeds going to an organization. Sometimes organizations are not even aware of these fundraising activities until the …

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OSHA Announces New COVID-19 Guidance to Protect Employees in the Workplace

  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has aligned its COVID-19 guidance with the latest from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC).  OSHA now suggests that employers adopt policies requiring workers to either get vaccinated or undergo regular testing.  More general information on these recommendations are in this article by BakerHostetler and …

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Equipment Leasing: Factors Nonprofits Should Consider Before Signing

Nonprofits often require the services of third party vendors for renting or leasing workplace equipment and products.  Examples include copiers, floor mats, or restroom product dispensers.  The company that rents or leases these products will require a legal contract detailing the rental arrangement. You may sign the agreement without reading it, assuming it is non-negotiable.  …

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Recent Changes to the 2021 Employee Retention Credit

The Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) was established in March 2020 to encourage employers, despite the challenges of COVID-19, to keep employees on their payroll.  It has been amended, extended and expanded several times in the past 17 months.  This summary outlines recent changes to the ERC relevant to small nonprofit employers.    

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Vaccine & Workplace Checklist – What Employers are Permitted to Do, and What Employers Should Consider

Nonprofits are trying to figure how to keep their employees and clients safe, but many questions remain around how to balance safety with employee privacy and choice.  When and how can employers ask their workers about vaccines or masks and what should be considered as part of a COVID safety policy?  This Checklist from BlankRome …

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CDC Recommends and Atlanta Mayor Executive Order Requires Masks Indoors, Regardless of Vaccination Status

Georgia nonprofits may need to re-visit their indoor masking policies, regardless of the vaccination status of anyone in your space.  On July 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its COVID-19 guidance, recommending that even individuals who have been fully vaccinated should resume wearing masks in public indoor settings in those areas …

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Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for Nonprofits

NDAs sound like the perfect option to protect all information anytime your nonprofit talks to a third party, so you should always sign one.  Right? In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Dan Hart from Seyfarth Shaw talks to us about how NDAs really work and when they may be beneficial for a nonprofit.  He …

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Setting Up A Scholarship or Financial Assistance Fund

Many 501(c)(3) organizations provide scholarships or other financial assistance to individuals or would like to do so but have questions about how to set up such programs. This workshop will address the following issues: What constitutes a scholarship versus other types financial assistance; The laws which affect the awarding of scholarships, including the type of …

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Attn: Employers with More Than 10 Employees. Do You E-verify?

In order for job applicants to be able to work in the United States, they must go through select requirements to prove citizenship or eligibility to work. Some Georgia employers are required to use E-verify, a fast and free internet database, for any potential new hire.  Read this article to learn more about E-Verify and …

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PBPA Fiscal Sponsorship Separation Checklist

If you have a fiscal sponsor, at some point and for any number of reasons, you may consider going out on your own. This checklist briefly outlines some of the important considerations for various fiscal sponsorship projects that are contemplating separating from their fiscal sponsor. Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list, …

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Child Labor Laws and Youth Volunteers: What To Know about Having Minors Work or Volunteer at Your Nonprofit

The hours of work and types of jobs that children and adolescents may perform are regulated at both the state and federal levels by a variety of agencies. Whether your nonprofit works with children or has youth serve as volunteers, there are some clear and not-so-clear laws around children providing services. In this webcast, our …

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