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Document Retention Policies as a Best Practice

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, …

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OSHA Issues Updated Guidance for Employers Regarding Vaccinated Employees

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 …

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Employment Laws and Best Practices for Small Georgia Nonprofits

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 …

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What Should You Consider When an Employee Resigns?

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 …

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Understanding Georgia’s Unemployment Insurance Options for Nonprofits

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 …

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Legal Considerations for Your Nonprofit’s Summer Camp

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 …

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Staying Tax-Exempt: Avoiding Pass-Through Payments to Individuals

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 — …

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Legal Considerations for When a Nonprofit Uses IP Created by its Founder

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: …

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Board Members and Personal Liability: Options for Nonprofits to Minimize their Risk

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 …

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Rules of the Road:  Managing the Risks of Volunteer Drivers

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 …

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Strategies to Minimize and Manage Vendor Disputes

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 & …

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Webcast: Whose Job is it Anyway? Navigating Board-Staff Relationships at a Nonprofit

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 …

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New Federal Law Provides Full COBRA Coverage

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 …

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Vaccines: Incentives, Mandates and Interactions in the Workplace

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 …

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Volunteer Manuals:  Can’t I Just Use My Employee Handbook?

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.  …

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Contract Basics for Nonprofit Organizations

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 …

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Employee Retention Credits for Small Nonprofits

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 …

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Webcast: Using Intellectual Property with Social Media

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 …

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New OSHA Guidance on Combatting COVID-19 in the Workplace

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 …

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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 …

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How to Calculate Your Maximum PPP Loan Amount – First Draw and Second Draw Loans

So, how much money could your nonprofit receive in this latest round of the PPP?  What documents need to be provided to support your request?  Recently the Small Business Administration provided guidance on both first draw and second draw loans outlining how to calculate what your nonprofit’s maximum loan amount would be along with an …

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New PPP Forgiveness Forms

On January 19, 2021, the Small Business Administration in conjunction with the Department of Treasury issued new PPP Forgiveness Application Forms to conform with the changes to the PPP program in the Consolidated Appropriations Act that became law on December 27, 2020.  Read this article to find out which form you should use and for …

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What Happens if You Accidentally Received Extra Money?

If you or your lender made an error, and you received more money than your nonprofit is actually eligible for, what happens to that portion of your PPP loan?  The Small Business Administration issued guidance regarding when a borrower receives a higher loan amount than permitted under the CARES Act or the Consolidated Appropriations Act.  …

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Top Legal Risks for Nonprofits

Have you made resolutions for your nonprofit in this new year? While you probably have resolutions unique to these extraordinary times, there are still “ordinary” risks that should not be overlooked. This article highlights the top legal risks facing nonprofits: managing information, managing relationships, and raising funds. Take stock of your nonprofit’s current practices and …

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