Mike Bishop
Posts by Mike Bishop:
Ask Rita: How Can I Deal with an Employee’s Offensive Social Media Post?
Ask Rita explores how nonprofit leaders can act when dealing with an employee making an offensive post on social media.
Ask Rita: For What Work-Related Expenses Must I Reimburse Remote Employees?
When reimbursing remote employees, check state laws, whether the expenses are reasonable, and maintain good communication and flexibility.
Ask Rita: Interns Who Lose Their Academic Connections with Your Nonprofit—Are They Really Interns?
Minimize your nonprofit’s risk of violating employment law by being clear about what to do with interns who no longer have academic affiliation.
Ask Rita: How Do We Stop Bullying Behavior?
Has your workplace become infected by bullying behavior? Here’s how to stop it and restore a culture of professionalism in your nonprofit.
Ask Rita: Are My Independent Contractors Actually Employees?
A new test in many states increases your nonprofit’s risk if you are misclassifying contractors as employees. Do your contractors pass the “ABC” test?
Ask Rita: What Are My Obligations to an Employee Receiving Infertility Treatments?
Have an employee who needs time off for infertility treatments? Find out the laws that apply and what leave options the employee might have.
Ask Rita: How Do We Handle A Whistleblower?
If someone alerts you to wrongdoing within your nonprofit, they’re protected under the law. Here’s how to handle a whistleblower situation.
Ask Rita: How Do We Handle Harassment by an Outsider?
Have an effective policy. When a report is made, document the complaint. Take appropriate, swift, and effective action.
Ask Rita: Health Benefits for Employees on FMLA Leave?
Question and answer about how an employee’s share of premium payments should be handled, since there are no paychecks on FMLA.
Ask Rita: Is Terminating an At-Will Employee Risk-Free?
Reliance on at-will employment to support a termination without proper preparation and risk assessment can lead to serious consequences.