Legal/Compliance
Ask Rita: We Have Decided on an In-House Investigation—Now, How Do We Do It?
Approaching investigations in a way that the process is fair, objective, and thorough, as the law requires, can be formidable for a beginner.
Workplace Discrimination Investigations: Do We Need to Hire an External Professional?
Whether you handle investigations internally or bring in an independent outside investigator depends on several considerations.
Re-Opening After Covid-19: What Nonprofits Need to Know about Reasonable Accommodation of Employees with Disabilities
Nonprofit employers must navigate a multitude of workplace laws and risks, including employees with underlying medical conditions.
Ask Rita: We Can Require Employees to Receive the Covid-19 Vaccine—But Should We?
It is important to take into account legal and practical considerations so as to balance community safety with the impact on individuals.
Ask Rita: I’m Confused Over EXEMPT vs. NONEXEMPT and SALARIED vs. HOURLY Employees
Employees are classified as either “exempt” or “nonexempt.” However, many in the workforce instead use the terms “salaried” or “hourly”.
Ask Rita: How Does the Americans with Disabilities Act Impact Our Efforts to Keep Employees Safe During the Covid-19 Pandemic?
The pandemic has created new complexities. The duty to engage in the interactive process with employees with disabilities has not changed.
Hiring People with Disabilities Is Not a Charity: Here’s Why and How to Stop Paying Subminimum Wage
While receiving services in the community does not always prevent people from being referred to subminimum wage jobs, it does make it difficult.
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.
How Can We Help the Board Address Problematic Behavior from the President?
A Blue Avocado reader asks for advice when a Board of Trustees takes issue with the leadership management style of a President.