HR and Employment Issues
Whether you’re looking to build your team, motivate and develop employees, or handle difficult situations, our in-depth HR articles will provide valuable insights and actionable steps to help strengthen your nonprofit through smart people management.
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.
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.
Developing a Successful Intern Program
Could your nonprofit benefit from hiring interns? Find out the plusses and pitfalls of an intern program & take our Blue Avocado quiz to see if you’re ready.
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?