Last week, a federal judge blocked the implementation of a Department of Labor rule designed to expand overtime eligibility.  The Department of Labor had previously introduced a two-phase increase to the salary threshold for overtime.  The first adjustment took effect on July 1, 2024 and the second was set for January 1, 2025. Proactive employers had already adjusted employee compensation to meet the new requirements, and millions of employees have been working under updated pay structures since …

Handling client grievances effectively is critical for any nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality services and support. Client complaints, whether about services provided, program procedures, staff, or facilities , can impact your nonprofit’s reputation and effectiveness. Ideally, your organization has a grievance policy to ensure a clear, fair process for addressing concerns. In case your organization does not have a written policy, this article explores best practices for managing client grievances.

Many nonprofits use games, such as raffles or BINGO, as a fun, buzzworthy way to raise funds for the organization.  In Georgia, we have some very clear laws that govern fundraising activities, such as raffles, door prizes and BINGO.  In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Thomas Federico with the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta will chat with us about what these rules are, why they exist, and some important considerations to help your nonprofit determine how …

Ready or not, artificial intelligence (“AI”) is here to stay.  Let’s make sure your nonprofit is ready!  Join us in the latest episode of the PBPA Podcast, where we talk about how nonprofits can effectively use AI while evaluating important privacy, security and ethical considerations.  Hear what Jessica McKinney with Smurfit Westrock has to say about nonprofits using AI to further their missions, including employee training and use of AI, how to sort out bias in AI …

The Fearless Fund, an organization that supports black-women entrepreneurs, recently settled a discrimination lawsuit over one of their programs. While the settlement allows Fearless Fund to continue its mission, it underscores the importance of nonprofits carefully navigating the legal landscape of race-based grant making. This article by attorneys at Moore & Van Allen provides a brief background on the Fearless Fund settlement and suggestions for nonprofits who fund under-resourced groups.  

New developments in employment law, including accommodation and leave requirements, changes in the landscape of discrimination laws, and new challenges in classifying workers, may be creating perplexing issues for your nonprofit organization. In this webcast, we will shed some light on these new developments and share practical ways for nonprofits to address new obligations and requirements as they are managing their workforce. Speakers: Alex Milios, Associate, Ogletree Deakins and Lori Shapiro, Senior Employment Counsel, PBPA Download Slides …