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.
Remote Team Environments: A How-To Primer
Six tips to successfully “team” remotely at your nonprofit, and support remote workers to effectively collaborate and accomplish their goals.
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.
Ask Rita: The 2016 Federal Exempt Minimum Salary Rule—Gone, or on Pause?
The 2016 rule is gone. The DOL is working on a new one. Employers still need to conscientiously remain in compliance with any State laws.
Tips for Nonprofits: Surviving Government Shutdowns
All nonprofits should draw up contingency plans to cushion the impact of these cuts and survive future shutdowns.
Sample eWorkplace HR Policy
A sample eWorkplace HR Policy. Intended for use by nonprofit organizations.
Ask Rita: When Is Work Time Too Small To Count?
Employers may not arbitrarily fail to count time worked, however small, of the employee’s regular schedule or any period of time.
Ask Rita: Employees Who Cross Jurisdictions: Which Law Applies?
For nonprofits challenged by operating in different regions, compliance requirements need to be weighed against potential for impact.
Ask Rita: How Do I Prevent Sexual Harassment at My Nonprofit?
5 ways to maintain a nonprofit culture that will not accept or tolerate any sexual misconduct or activity in the workplace in any form.
Ask Rita: Are Summer Helpers Employees, Contractors, or Interns?
When bringing on seasonal workers, you need to pay close attention to age and properly classify workers to avoid getting burned.
What Millennials Really Want: Professional Development
Millennials know it’s easier to fix something than replace it. They join nonprofits to make a difference, not complain about their managers.