Inside this issue
01. Nursing Mothers at Work: Compliance Guidelines for Georgia Nonprofit Employers
02. BEWARE: Employee Retention Credit Scammers
03. Legal Insights & Expert Strategies for Effective Workplace Violence Prevention
04: Upcoming Events
05. Black-Led Nonprofit Legal Bootcamp Applications Open
06: Community Events
Recent federal law expands the rights of nursing employees to take breaks and have a private place to express breast milk during the workday. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) poster to reflect the recent changes made under the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act. Employers must replace older versions with the new FLSA poster because older ones are no longer compliant. Learn more about employer obligations to nursing mothers under both the federal PUMP Act and Georgia law.
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a valuable incentive designed in 2020 to encourage employers to retain their employees during COVID-19. The ERC is a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes. Eligible nonprofits have until April 15, 2024 to file 2020 ERC refund claims and until April 15, 2025 to file 2021 ERC refund claims. Like any government incentive with an impending deadline, there are potential risks of scams targeting organizations seeking to claim the ERC. To safeguard against scams, know if your organization is eligible for the ERC, rely only on trusted tax professionals and learn the warning signs of ERC scams.
Ranging from physical altercations to verbal harassment, workplace violence can disrupt the harmony of a nonprofit’s workplace, impacting productivity, morale, and most importantly, the safety of employees or clients. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, we'll delve into the legal framework surrounding workplace violence prevention as our guest, Adam Young with Seyfarth Shaw, answers questions about risk assessment, policy development, and employee training.
Data Governance for Nonprofits: Advancing Trust, Compliance, and Impact
Nonprofits collect, store, and utilize vast amounts of information, including donor data, program metrics, financial records, and participant information. To maintain transparency, trust, and compliance, robust information governance practices should be established and followed. In this webcast, our speakers will touch on topics such as:
- Information governance laws & regulations relevant to Georgia nonprofits;
- How a document retention policy can help nonprofits improve data security; and
- Guidance on managing & securing both paper and digital records.
Speakers: Jillian Simons and Misty Peterson, King & Spalding
Date and Time: August 15 at 12pm
Updates to the Nonprofit Code of Georgia that Impact Your Organization
On July 1st, the Amended Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code went into effect. This law guides how Georgia nonprofit corporations are expected to operate. Since most of PBPA's clients are incorporated in Georgia, these changes apply to you! A few examples of the changes include:
- Directors may not vote by proxy.
- Executive Directors are automatically corporate officers unless the bylaws say otherwise.
- The same person may NOT serve as both the Chief Executive Officer (also sometimes referred to as President) and Secretary.
Speaker: Robyn Miller, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
Date and Time: August 23 at 12pm
Applications for the fall session of our Black-Led Nonprofit Legal Bootcamp are now open! Click the button below to find out more about the program and how to apply.
Application deadline: August 14, 2023.
Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Nonprofit Employers Need to Know
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta is proud to be a member of Exponentum, a national network of business law pro bono providers. Jackson Lewis P.C. and Exponentum® are pleased to present a complimentary webinar for nonprofit employers.
As of June 2023, nonprofit employers across the country have new accommodation obligations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys to discuss practical advice for complying with the PWFA. All executive directors, in-house counsel, human resource professionals, board members and other leaders of nonprofit organizations are invited to attend.
Topics:
- What’s new? Understanding the nuances of the PWFA that differ from the decades-old Americans with Disabilities Act and Pregnancy Discrimination Act.
- Managing the new federal obligations while also complying with the over 30 state and local pregnancy accommodation laws.
- Updating your reasonable accommodation policies and communications for PWFA compliance.
- What your HR team and managers need to know about their new obligations.
Speakers: Tara K. Burke and Catherine A. Cano
Date and Time: August 10 at 1pm
Location: Online
Feeding Good: Recognizing & Managing Risk in Food Donations and Rescue
In this free webinar, lawyers and policy professionals from Tyson Foods and DLA Piper will explore food safety, nutrition, and quality regulations that have the potential to impact initiatives focused on addressing hunger and food insecurity. Our presenters will also offer practical guidance for food banks and nonprofits on navigating the policy and regulatory landscape.
Speakers: Dr. Betsy Booren, Tyson Foods, Inc. and Stefanie Fogel, Sharon Mayl, and Emily Marshall, DLA Piper
Date and Time: September 7 at 2pm
Location: Online
This webcast is a partnership between PBPA and Hands On Atlanta.
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