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 benefits, and how they uniquely apply (and sometimes do not apply!) to small nonprofits. Guest:  Josh Joel at Stanton Law Transcript to …

Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta seeks a Development Director to assist the organization with its mission of connecting attorneys with nonprofits in need of free legal assistance. The Development Director will work approximately 25 hours per week (with possibility of increased hours), primarily from home. See attached job post for more information. No telephone calls please.

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 employee resignation. Employee Resignation Guide

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 Labor’s Employment Security system. Learn how Georgia’s Employment Security law provides options for nonprofit employers that can lead to significantly reduced liability …

Young girls face an overwhelming number of societal challenges around self-esteem, confidence, and building healthy relationships. Girls on the Run of Atlanta believes every girl is inherently full of power and potential. Social-emotional learning is the cornerstone of their research-based lessons for girls ages 8 – 14. Whether in-person or virtually, trained volunteer coaches lead girls of all abilities through research-based lessons which creatively integrate movement and strengthen their emotional and social health. According to Lea Rolfes, …

Thank you to the 371 attorney volunteers (as of May 22) who gave nonprofit clients pro bono advice! We could not have done it without you. Click here to add your name to the list below. To: Dan Brown From: The Children’s Haven Thank you for your help over the course of the last year. We greatly appreciate the time and effort invested by Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta especially your legal assistance in drafting financial policies …