Last Spring, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) created new provisions for childcare leave. 5 months later, with schools opening up virtually and in-person, employers may once again be wondering how FFCRA leave might apply to their employees. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Todd Stanton answers our questions about FFCRA childcare leave & school re-openings. Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta · Childcare Leave as Schools Reopen in the COVID Era

Nonprofits may be impacted by recent modifications to COVID-19 unemployment claims filing rules by the Georgia Department of Labor. The new rules impact which employees a nonprofit must continue to file partial unemployment claims for and what to do if an employee’s temporary reduction of hours have been converted to a permanent layoff. Read this article for further guidance on the latest Georgia unemployment benefits updates. Georgia Unemployment Update: Changes to Partial Unemployment Claims

Georgia has enacted a law that provides immunity from certain civil lawsuits that may arise in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act (the “Act”) contains sweeping provisions that will provide much needed peace of mind during these uncertain times. However, there are important limitations to the Act’s reach that your nonprofit should consider before relying upon its protections. Read this article to learn more about the protection provided by the …

If your organization is subject to HIPAA, there are very stringent laws that dictate how your nonprofit must handle medical records. Even if your nonprofit is not subject to HIPAA, there are several obligations around handling medical records. In this webcast, our speaker will talk about: Medical records & COVID-19 Confidentiality requirements How to handle requests for medical information Speaker: Zeke Van Keuren, Southern Health Lawyers View the Webcast Slides – Nonprofits, HIPAA and Medical Records

As the realities of managing employees during COVID-19 unfold, government agencies have recently provided more guidance for employers. This article breaks down new developments, including whether an employee returning from furlough may be eligible for FFCRA leave, new CDC return to work guidance and whether an employee has to visit a doctor in person before being eligible for FMLA leave.

Many nonprofits find themselves teleworking, now and for the foreseeable future. Just because your workforce is out of sight does not mean they are out of mind. In this podcast, Val Rusk shares legal and practical insight on managing a remote workforce. Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta · Virtual Workforce