HR and Employment Issues
Navigate the complexities of nonprofit HR with valuable insights, practical advice, and expert guidance on a wide range of HR and employment issues.
From recruiting and onboarding to performance management and compliance, find the resources you need to build a high-performing and engaged nonprofit team.
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.
The Truth, Even When Unpleasant, Can Always Be Explained: Nonprofit Pointers for Conduct in Court
A lie cannot be taken back. Offering a lie in place of the truth will always make things worse, rendering the claim or the case more costly.
Ask Rita: During Covid-19, Do We Furlough or Layoff Staff?
What’s the difference between a furlough and layoff? Learn what benefits to offer your employees when closing non-essential facilities during Covid-19.
2020 California Employment Law Update #2: Compensation
California’s new rules and regulations impact compensation for employees and contractors — find out how in this 2nd part of our series on CA employment law.
2020 California Employment Law Update #3: Fair Employment
How does the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act address issues of race and harassment? Find out in this 3rd part of our series on CA employment law.
2020 California Employment Law Update #4: Time Off
How do California’s new rules and regulations impact time off? Find out how in this 4th part of our series on CA employment law.
2020 California Employment Law Update #1: Arbitration in the Workplace
How do California’s new rules and regulations impact arbitration? Find out in this first part of our new series on CA employment law.
Navigating the New Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Covid-19 laws are challenging nonprofits to stay compliant. These laws impact sick time and leave, plus issues specific to nonprofits.
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.