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Ask Rita: During Covid-19, Do We Furlough or Layoff Staff?
Dear Rita: During the Covid-19 crisis, we are having to close some programs, hopefully temporarily. I need your help understanding the difference between a layoff and a furlough. Signed, Sheltering-in-Place, but Challenged Dear Challenged: These are in …
2020 California Employment Law Update #2: Compensation
In 2020, California has new rules, regulations, and court rulings that have changed the employment law landscape. In this four-part series, we bring you key new laws for 2020. Our second update is on compensation. Minimum Wage Effective January 1, 2020 …
2020 California Employment Law Update #3: Fair Employment
In 2020, California has new rules, regulations, and court rulings that have changed the employment law landscape. In this four-part series, we bring you key new laws for 2020. Our third update is on the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act. Hairstyle Dis …
2020 California Employment Law Update #4: Time off
In 2020, California has new rules, regulations, and court rulings that have changed the employment law landscape. In this four-part series, we bring you key new laws for 2020. Our fourth update is on time off. Organ Donation Time Off Expanded Current l …
Navigating the New Families First Coronavirus Response Act
“Chance favors the prepared mind.” ― Richard Preston, The Hot Zone Two months ago, it was hard to imagine that the world would be overtaken by the kind of situation we are facing today with Covid-19. But here we are. In addition to facing the unprecede …
Ask Rita: How Do We Stop Bullying Behavior?
Dear Rita: Help! Our workplace is becoming populated by a group of bullies. People are becoming more aggressive—to the point of being abusive—in their language and communication style. We’ve received a number of complaints that include rudeness, yellin …
Developing a Successful Intern Program
Interns can be a godsend to any nonprofit. Depending on their background, they may be as valuable as paid staff and their main goals are typically finding an opportunity to learn and grow. How can you determine if interns are right for your nonprofit a …
Ask Rita: What Are My Obligations to an Employee Receiving Infertility Treatments?
Dear Rita: We have an employee who has been trying to start a family for a long time. We have recently been advised that the female employee may be starting treatment for infertility and may need to take time off for those treatments. We are wondering …
Ask Rita: How Do We Handle Harassment by an Outsider?
Dear Rita: Yesterday, our front office receptionist reported to me that one of our vendors—the person who stocks the vending machines in our break room—made several sexually charged comments to her, came very close to her face, and touched her hair. Cl …
Ask Rita: Health Benefits for Employees on FMLA Leave?
Dear Rita; With our last series of hires, our growing nonprofit topped 50 staff and became a Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”)-covered employer. We think we know how to properly designate leave as FMLA and navigate the required procedures when an e …
