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Ask Rita: The 2016 Federal Exempt Minimum Salary Rule—Gone, or on Pause?
Dear Rita: Several years ago, our nonprofit learned that the US Department of Labor issued a rule that greatly increased the required minimum salary for our exempt employees, which posed a big financial challenge for our small shop. As a result, we spe …
Ask Rita: How Do I Prevent Sexual Harassment at My Nonprofit?
To Rita in HR: We’re a relatively new nonprofit that has taken note of the #metoo movement. This has increased our awareness, but has also led us to ask ourselves, “How do we prevent sexual harassment and assault from happening at our nonprofit, and ho …
Ask Rita in HR: What About Marijuana Decriminalization?
A drug-free workplace policy can specify that the term “drugs” includes marijuana (and its derivatives and all related cannabinoids).