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Ask Rita: Can I Just Hire Independent Contractors?
Misclassifying a contractor can cost big dollars for your nonprofit, so march forward, but make sure you proceed with care.
Gifts from the Board Chair
Your nonprofit should have a written Conflict of Interest policy that Board members review and acknowledge annually.
Can We Fire Someone for What They Said in Personal Email?
This is a complicated question, and this is a new and evolving area of the law. All nonprofits should have an e-workplace policy.
Outdated Job Description May be Getting Us in Trouble
Framing job descriptions properly as related to disabilities will help you recruit a suitable applicant pool, be fair to people with disabilities, and protect your organization from charges of disability discrimination.
How Do You Count Employees… to Determine Which Laws Apply?
If your nonprofit’s employee count is anywhere near 50, you’re going to want get familiar with enforcement agency regulations.
Transgender Employees: A Respectful & Legal Workplace Approach
Transgender and intersexual matters in HR. Work with your employees to make them feel welcome at work, regardless of gender identity.
Mental Health Counselor May Have a Mental Health Problem – What Can We Do?
When an employee’s mental health behavior is negatively impacting your workplace, what can you do?
Ask Rita: Do Nonprofits Need Insurance for Volunteers?
Is it a good idea to have insurance for volunteers? I thought volunteers had immunity in both federal and state laws.
How to Deal with an Office Bully
Workplace policies that describe prohibited conduct types help manage the distinction between a spurious complaints and bullying situations.
Ask Rita in HR: Do we really have to do performance evaluations?
There is no law that mandates employers conduct performance reviews. But most employment attorneys always say, “document, document, document.”