Inside This Issue
01. Work-From-Home As an ADA Accommodation
02. Structuring Board Committees for Success: Legal and Practical Advice
03. Upcoming Webcast
04: Community Events
05: Recently Added
As more organizations seek to return to in-person work, requests for remote work as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA are on the rise. This article from Bradley Arant Boult Cummings outlines an employer's obligations when an employee seeks to work remotely due to a qualifying disability and explains how to evaluate whether in-person attendance is truly an essential job function. Thoughtful planning and a well-documented approach are critical to maintaining compliance while supporting your workforce.
Board committees are a powerful but sometimes misunderstood tool of nonprofit governance. For board members of small nonprofits, committees can drive focus, accountability, and strategic impact - when they’re set up correctly. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Jared Brandman with National Vision will break down what board committees do, how to structure them effectively, and how to stay on the right side of legal and fiduciary responsibilities.
Personal Relationships in the Workplace: Understanding and Minimizing the Risks
Workplaces are built on relationships. Some personal relationships, such as office romances or hiring family members, come with more risks than others. In this webcast, we’ll cover key legal considerations, policy best practices, and real-world strategies to protect your mission, your people, and your organization.
Speaker: Marsha
Ambroise, Senior Claim Director, Chubb
Date and Time: April 30th at 12pm
The Year Ahead in Employment Law: Key Updates and Strategies for Nonprofit Employers
Jackson Lewis P.C. and Exponentum® are pleased to present a complimentary webinar for nonprofit employers. This webinar is designed to help nonprofit employers navigate the evolving legal landscape in 2026. This session will cover the latest updates in employment law with a focus on workplace accommodation obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Title VII’s religious accommodation obligations. All executive directors, in-house counsel, human resource professionals, board members and other leaders of nonprofit organizations are invited to attend.
Speakers: Tara Burke, Attorney at Jackson Lewis P.C. & Corey Tracey, Principal at Jackson Lewis P.C.
Date and Time: March 12, 2026 at 2pm
PBPA is proud to be a member of Exponentum®, a national network of business law pro bono providers. Please join us for the following complimentary webinar for nonprofit employers offered by Exponentum® in conjunction with pro bono attorneys from Jackson Lewis P.C.
Pro Bono EntreprenuHERship Trademark Clinic
The Pro Bono Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA) is hosting one-hour virtual sessions for female-led organizations to receive consultation with volunteer trademark attorneys. Attorney volunteers will be available to answer legal questions, explain the trademark registration process and direct applicants to local services that might be able to further assist them at the conclusion. This event is online, free and open to pre-qualified applicants!
Date and Time: March 5, 2026 at 11am
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