Ranging from physical altercations to verbal harassment, workplace violence can disrupt the harmony of a nonprofit’s workplace, impacting productivity, morale, and most importantly, the safety of employees or clients. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, we’ll delve into the legal framework surrounding workplace violence prevention as our guest, Adam Young with Seyfarth Shaw, answers questions about risk assessment, policy development, and employee training.  Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta · Legal Insights & Expert Strategies for Effective Workplace Violence Prevention Resources Referenced During this …

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 Mothers (PUMP) Act. Employers must replace older versions with the new FLSA poster because older ones are no longer compliant. Learn more about employer obligations to …

Our clients often come to us needing help with a specific item, and soon we are assisting them with other matters. However, our work has never had us rub elbows with members of the British royal family working to help save rhinos in South Africa – until recently. Global Conservation Corps (GCC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to conserving wildlife through education and bridging the gap between low-income communities and conservation. GCC works in areas with growing …

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 a reasonable request for religious accommodations. Read this article from Fisher Phillips for tips on how nonprofits should handle employee requests for religious accommodation. 

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)*, and must pay at least half the cost of health insurance coverage for their employees. Employers must purchase insurance through the Small …

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 assets, join this conversation with employment attorneys as they share tips to guide a smooth and compliant offboarding process. Pro Bono Partnership …