When an employee requests an accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”), employers are required to engage in an “interactive process” with the employee to determine if there is a reasonable accommodation that would allow the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. This article from Hopkins & Carley discusses how to engage in that interactive process. Please note that while the article references both the ADA and California law, the guidance …

What happens when a member of your organization receives an honorarium? Should the payment go to the individual or to the nonprofit? Well, it depends. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Kathryn Hecker and Felix Swierski with Arnall Golden Gregory will explore these questions and provide guidance on receiving or paying honoraria. While an honorarium serves as recognition to an individual for their time, expertise, and contributions, it is important to be aware of the legal …

Can you have a “No Pets at Work” policy? What if an employee has a service dog? What if it is an emotional support dog? What if the person asking is a member of the public and not an employee at all? Nonprofits may receive requests from employees, clients, or others, to bring service or emotional support animals into their spaces. This article from the Bradley law firm provides guidance about when an organization is required to …

ChatGPT has become all the rage, inside and outside of the technology world. In fact, I even used ChatGPT to write this intro – but only after taking into consideration the guidance that Creighton Frommer, Counsel at RelX, shares in this episode of the PBPA Podcast.  Join us as we talk about ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI), the legal issues they raise, and legal tips to guide your nonprofit’s use of this cutting-edge technology. Pro …

Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS) was founded in 1983 by two families seeking support for themselves and their children with rare genetic illnesses. Over the last 40 years, FOCUS has provided support and resources to over 4,500 Georgia families of children with physical and/or developmental disabilities. FOCUS’s programs center around creating community at each stage of a child’s life and development. This can include everything from hospital support and an equipment grant program to educational resources, …

As a 501(c)(3), there is a limit on the amount of lobbying your organization can do and an absolute prohibition on any political campaign activity. This webcast will answer the following questions: Speaker: Douglas Chalmers, Managing Member, Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman, LLC Open Slides in New Tab For more information about grassroots advocacy and lobbying, please see this article: Lobbying vs. Advocacy.