You sign them all the time, for your child’s field trip or when you rent some roller skates. What does a waiver, or release of liability, really mean? And what protection can it provide your organization from COVID-related liability? In this podcast, our guest, Larry Kunin, speaks with us about when and why a nonprofit might need to have a release of liability signed. Larry also answers some common logistical questions, including how long you need to …

Yes, in certain situations employers must provide up to two hours of leave for employees to vote. Read this article to learn more about Georgia voting leave requirements and limitations .

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 …