Legal/Compliance
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.
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IRS Tax Form 990 [Deadline Extended]: How to File It, When to File It, and Why It’s So Important
For nonprofits, filing tax form 990 is key to retaining tax-exempt status. Here are the key features of tax form 990 and how to file it.
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.
Is Your Fundraising in Compliance with State Laws?
What are registration and disclosure requirements for nonprofit fundraising compliance? Leverage compliance for fundraising growth.
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?