This past year has been marked by many legal developments that impact employers. We will highlight recent court cases and federal agency guidance, and discuss best practices for employers in light of these changes. During this webinar, we will provide an overview of the following hot topics in employment law: • Discrimination based on religion, pregnancy and genetic information; • New guidance on independent contractor and joint employment status; and • Developments related to social media. Presenters: …

In search of funds? What nonprofit isn’t? In addition to traditional grant writing, sponsorships, fundraising events and campaigns, there’s also planned giving. Nonprofits can benefit from understanding and attracting planned giving. Being ready to accept stock when offered and being prepared to discuss planned giving options may help an organization to expand its funding. During this webinar, our speakers help nonprofits understand: • What is planned giving? • What is an endowment and what are the special …

Employee wellness plans have become more common in recent years. Their increased popularity reflects the belief that encouraging healthy habits among workers will improve employees’ health and overall quality of life, resulting in decreased health-insurance costs and lower employee absenteeism. Both the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Affordable Care Act restrict the types of wellness programs that may be offered and whether an employer may charge an employee additional health insurance premiums if …

Data breaches seem to be in the news constantly. While the press tends to go to mega data breaches like Target, Ashley Madison, and Anthem, data breaches can—and do—occur at organizations of all types and sizes. Nonprofits, including small nonprofits, almost certainly have personal information that needs to be secured, including credit card and other payment information from donors and payroll and tax information (including Social Security numbers) from employees. Breaches (as simple as a stolen laptop) …

L-R: PBPA Board Member Jared Brandman, ACC-GA President Rachel Gervin, and PBPA Executive Director Rachel Epps Spears The Association of Corporate Counsel – Georgia Chapter (ACC-GA) recently raised almost $40,000 for Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta with their annual Value Challenge event. ACC-GA has reached almost $350,000 in all-time donations to Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta. Its annual Value Challenge, currently in its fifth year, has raised over $155,000 for PBPA. The Value Challenge replaced previous ACC-GA …

Since January 1, 2015, over 420 attorneys have volunteered for new matters with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta! Click here for a list of individuals who have volunteered so far this year. Interested in volunteering? Click here for a current list of volunteer opportunities! To: Tom Rawls, Retired, AT&T From: Community Guilds Tom was a rockstar and his service will have an immediate impact on our work. To: Anton Mertens, Burr Forman From: Urban Recipe Well, Anton, …