The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has recently updated its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace.  The guidance covers a wide range of recent hot topics, from harassment in a virtual work environment to protections against pregnancy harassment. The guidance reflects how the EEOC’s interpretation of what constitutes harassment has evolved over time and provides insight into the Commission’s analysis of employer liability. PBPA will present a webcast on recent employment developments, including this new guidance, in …

While it’s not common, some organizations find it necessary to change their name.  And in order to make a change, an organization must navigate a myriad of issues, stakeholder considerations and legal steps.  Before you embark on this journey, take a listen to this episode of the PBPA Podcast to learn about what you can expect.  Hear about options for changing your nonprofit’s name, the pros and cons of each one, and the steps involved during our …

Terminating an Employee While They Are On Leave Terminating an employee is a sensitive issue, and doing so while they are on leave requires additional considerations. It requires a careful review of employee protections and is only legally permissible in certain situations. This article by Marquetta Bryan with Nelson Mullins and Rayne Towns of Nokia discusses various scenarios and employer considerations for a nonprofit contemplating the termination of an employee on leave.

Nonprofits provide valuable and often essential programs to support youth in their communities. While providing such services, nonprofits must maintain practices and procedures to prevent abuse and mistreatment of children. This article from Venable outlines ten important compliance strategies for nonprofits to consider for their youth programming.

Since PBPA’s last podcast episode regarding DEI (diversity, equity & inclusion) initiatives, there have been numerous lawsuits against nonprofits not only related to DEI employment initiatives, but also nonprofit grant-making and programming. From the Supreme Court to the circuit court right here in Atlanta, nonprofits are at the heart of many of these lawsuits. Join us in this episode of the PBPA Podcast, as Terri Stewart with Fisher Phillips and Abby Larimer with Mohawk Industries answer our …

Nonprofit entities frequently depend on the support of interns or volunteers to fulfill their mission. In acknowledgment of their valuable contributions, certain nonprofits may contemplate offering stipends to these volunteers or interns. While the intention behind this gesture is commendable, it introduces potential risks for your organization. This article aims to shed light on the associated risks of providing stipends to volunteers or interns and suggests alternative, less risky ways for your nonprofit to express gratitude.