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.

Effective governance policies, such as a Conflict of Interest (“COI”) policy, are crucial for every nonprofit. Board directors and other key personnel in nonprofits are often busy with personal and business activities, which can lead to the unintentional oversight of potential conflicts of interest. Even with an existing COI policy, many nonprofits may not fully understand the scope, proper use, and compliance requirements of the policy.   During this one hour webcast, our speaker will: Speaker: Darcy …

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.

The US Department of Labor has announced significant changes to the rules on overtime. One of the key changes is an increase in the salary threshold, which is one of the factors determining whether employees are eligible for overtime pay. The increase in the minimum salary level is substantial, and will likely result in many more employees, and even some executive directors, becoming eligible for overtime pay.  In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Max Bernas with …