Legal/Compliance
Political Polarization & Nonprofits: How Can You Bridge the Divide?
How does political polarization impact your nonprofit? This desire to do what is right is what binds us to each other.
Ask Rita: Health Benefits for Employees on FMLA Leave?
Question and answer about how an employee’s share of premium payments should be handled, since there are no paychecks on FMLA.
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.
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.
Ask Rita: Is it Legal to Require Nonprofit Employees to Donate Gifts?
Nonprofits are always looking for creative ways to raise funds, but requiring employees to make financial donations is unlawful.