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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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Does your nonprofit have a written Document Retention Policy? The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) asks in the Form 990, the annual information return filed by most tax-exempt organizations, several questions about board structure and organizational policies, including whether the entity has a written document retention policy. This article covers some basics regarding document retention policies, …
On June 10, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued new guidance for all workplaces, and a binding Emergency Temporary Standard for healthcare settings. For those workplaces outside of a healthcare setting, employers no longer need to take steps to protect their workers from COVID-19 exposure, “where all employees are fully vaccinated.” Employers must …
Does your nonprofit have less than 15 employees? Are you considering your very first hire? In this episode of the PBPA podcast, Josh Joel will talk to us about both employment laws and best practices for nonprofits with 1-14 employees. Join us as we talk about a range of topics including restrictive covenants, discrimination and …
Dealing with an employee resignation depends on the unique facts of each situation. When an employee voluntarily resigns from their employment, what should a nonprofit employer do? Employers should consider what steps need to be taken to help protect the organization’s interests and to facilitate a smooth transition. This article includes tips for handling an …
This past year has seen record levels of unemployment insurance claims filed in Georgia. Unemployment insurance is temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. In Georgia, employers typically bear the cost of those benefits by paying a pro rata share of each employees’ wages into the Georgia Department of …
Is your nonprofit planning to host a summer camp this year? This episode of the PBPA Podcast will review legal considerations for your nonprofit as it heads into the summer camp season, including questions about licensing requirements, contracts with campgrounds, maintaining camper health records, and COVID concerns. Join us in a conversation with Monica Howard …
Generally speaking, a donation to a §501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization IS tax-deductible, but a gift to an individual is NOT. This means that donors and §501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may not skirt this rule by passing payments from donors, through the nonprofit organization, to specific individuals. An organization that participates in this type of transfer — …
A nonprofit relies on its founder for its initial ideation, organization and drive. Many founders also create intellectual property that is used by the nonprofit, before and after the organization is created. During this webcast, our speakers will review some legal considerations and best practices for nonprofits around using content created by its founder including: …
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta · Board Members and Personal Liability: Options for Nonprofits to Minimize their Risk In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Erin McGinnis answers our questions about shielding board members from personal liability for volunteer services, while also minimizing risk to the organization. Our guest will walk us through the many …
To perform their services, many nonprofits rely on volunteers to drive. The circumstances in which a volunteer will drive vary widely, from transporting supplies to taking senior citizens to doctors’ appointments. Regardless of the reason volunteers get behind the wheel, nonprofits should develop a plan to mitigate the risk of having a volunteer on the …
In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Curtis Romig shares his strategies for minimizing and managing vendor disputes. For each step of the vendor relationship, our guest shares his practical tips to keep your potential disputes to a minimum and reduce the risk of litigation. Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta · Strategies to Minimize & …
Nonprofit staff and board are all on the same team, but problems can arise if the roles of team members are unclear. In this webcast, PBPA’s Justine Cowan, who has served as both an executive director and a board member herself, will discuss how to navigate the complex board-staff relationship, including: • Key policies that …
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). ARPA includes a 100% government subsidy of COBRA premiums for “assistance eligible individuals” through September. COBRA applies to health plans offered by nonprofit employers with more than 20 employees. Read this article to understand who is eligible for …
As vaccines for COVID-19 become more readily available, employers are considering how they are going to address vaccines and those who have or have not been vaccinated in the workplace. Currently, there are more questions than answers about the legal implications of mandating vaccines or providing vaccine incentive programs. The resources listed below may provide …
A volunteer manual is considered to be an essential policy for a healthy nonprofit. Have you ever wondered if you could just share your employee handbook as a guide for your volunteers? In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, our guest talks to us about why your organization should use a manual specific to volunteers. …
When you are tirelessly focusing on your nonprofit’s mission, the importance of legal contracts may not be one of the first things to cross your mind. Nevertheless, contracts are crucial for any nonprofit organization, both for enforcing your rights, as well as protecting you from liability. This article provides a brief, basic overview of common …
The Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) was established by the CARES Act last year to encourage eligible employers to keep employees on their payroll through the use of tax credits during the COVID-19 pandemic. On December 27, 2020, the Economic Aid Act (“EAA”) amended the ERC to make it a much more useful option for eligible …
Social media makes a great way to communicate with nonprofit clients, stakeholders, donors, and the general public. Almost all posts use your organization’s or another’s intellectual property to spread the word. Intellectual property includes copyrighted content (like images, videos, and text), brands and logos and individuals’ rights of publicity. During this presentation, we’ll talk through …
On January 29, 2021, OSHA* issued a new guidance addressing mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. This article by Jackson Lewis provides a thorough discussion of the new guidance and its potential implications for employers. Much of this new guidance reiterates information that has previously been provided by OSHA and the …