Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta volunteers provided more than $2.3 million worth of legal services to Atlanta nonprofits last year. The time and talents of our attorney volunteers make a big difference to the nonprofits they serve. Below are some “shout outs” to our volunteers from their appreciative nonprofit clients: To: Jared Brandman of The Coca-Cola Company and Dan Rollman of DLA Piper From: Fund for Southern Communities “We truly appreciate all the time that you gave …

After a frustrating day at work, an employee comes home, logs onto Facebook, and posts on her wall that she hates her boss, her co-workers are incompetent, she doesn’t get paid enough, and she works too many hours. When her boss learns about the posting, the employee is fired. Under federal labor laws, this firing might be illegal. With the use of social media on the rise, employers are facing the difficult decision of what to do …

An employee evaluation is the constructive process of conducting an assessment and review of an employee’s job performance. Most nonprofit organizations have a plan in place to ensure success in accomplishing the goals of the organization. Employee performance evaluations, if done with thought and care, can contribute to the organization’s success by helping employees see how their job responsibilities and expected contributions fit within the overall mission of the organization. Employee evaluations can allow management to remain …

This guide gives Georgia businesses a general overview of the different types of insurance along with helpful tips for purchasing insurance. By: Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner Business Guide to Insurance

Does your organization lobby for political change? You’re allowed, but there are limits. What is the difference between lobbying and advocacy? Protect your nonprofit status by getting to know these rules. By: Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta

Missteps in the hiring and firing process can cost employers thousands, if not millions. This one-hour webcast will guide employers through best practices for vetting applicants in an effort to maximize successful employment relationships, and minimizing risks when those relationships don’t evolve according to plan and termination becomes the only option. During this one-hour webcast, our speakers will discuss: The employment laws that impact employment decisions; The application and interview process: “To ask or not to ask”; …