The current COVID-19 pandemic has created various lease issues for nonprofits, both as landlords and tenants. An analysis of these issues requires particular attention to the express terms of the lease and the facts of the leasing relationship. During this presentation, we will look at COVID-19 leasing issues including: • What to look for in your existing lease.• What happens if your landlord goes out of business?• What options does a nonprofit landlord have if their residential …

If a nonprofit organization has 15 or more employees, it is subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the workplace and requires the reasonable accommodation of disabilities. On September 8, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its guidance entitled “What You Should Know about COVID-19 and the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.” The updated guidance, summarized in this article, provides employers with information about …

U.S. Department of Labor (“USDOL”) issued new regulations which went into effect as of September 16, 2020 for to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). The ruling related to four provisions of FFCRA: 1) the definition of health care provider; 2) the denial of benefits to employees who are unable to work for an FFCRA-covered reason but the employer does not have work available; 3) the requirement that intermittent leaves be agreed by the employer before …

Second Helpings Atlanta has been serving the mission of reducing hunger and food waste in Atlanta for over 15 years. The organization serves as a food rescue network, picking up unused surplus food from area businesses and delivering it to partner agencies with feeding programs such as food pantries, soup kitchens and day programs, many of which serve children. In 2019, Second Helping Atlanta’s network, consisting of nearly 400 volunteers, facilitated the delivery of 1.7 million pounds …

Part II of a 2 Part Series on Employee Benefits For nonprofit employers, the IRS provides several retirement plan choices organizations can offer employees to attract and retain the best talent. Each alternative has differing levels of employer involvement, administration, opportunities for employees to defer compensation, and costs. This webcast will explore the different retirement plan options available to help you determine the best plan for your organization. This is the second webcast in a series on …

The Supreme Court recently provided clarification on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and nonbinary employee rights in the decision Bostock v. Clayton County. How does that decision affect the workplace practices and policies of your nonprofit? In this webcast, our speaker will with talk about: • What rights are recognized for LGBTQ+ employees after the Supreme Court’s decision • How your organizational policies and forms should be updated • Considerations for religious organizations Presenter: Emma Bellamy View the …