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 …

The US Department of Labor (“DOL”) has provided further guidance on FFCRA childcare leave available to caregivers. Given that “back to school” is taking many forms this school year (virtual, in-person, blended and hybrid), the DOL has clarified which employee situations would be covered by FFCRA childcare leave. Please see this article for details on the DOL’s guidance.

Many nonprofits are faced with new challenges in this COVID era. Some nonprofits have pivoted to expand programming to assist existing clients during COVID-19. And some nonprofits have expanded their scope to address the heightened awareness around social injustices. In this episode of the PBPA podcast, nonprofit consultant Dolph Goldenburg and PBPA Senior Tax and Corporate Counsel Robyn Miller share legal and logistical insight on how to expand your nonprofit’s mission, while avoiding mission creep. Pro Bono …