New Employee Overtime Pay Rule
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay employees a minimum wage and overtime compensation of at least one and a half times
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay employees a minimum wage and overtime compensation of at least one and a half times
The FTC has determined that non-competes are an unfair method of competition and thus a violation of the FTC Act.
It is crucial for nonprofits to understand how federal and state laws define the term “volunteer,” so volunteers are not inadvertently classified as employees under the law.
The new rule largely reverses the “core factors” test put into place during the Trump Administration.
As a new non-profit organization grows and begins to hire employees, nonprofit leaders often have “employment contracts” as a task to accomplish on their long
We are occasionally asked whether nonprofit employees can volunteer for their nonprofit employer. The answer of course, is that it depends. Volunteers often play a
Employees (and employers) may have a very different understanding of what working from home entails. That’s why it’s essential to set clear expectations concerning the job and telecommuting practices. A telecommuting policy can help to ensure that everyone is on the same page. It might include topics such as; hours of availability and documentation, expected response times, dress, behavior, and work setting requirements; and data privacy and security expectations.
On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the Act) was signed into law, and it goes into effect on April 2, 2020. It is the first relief package approved by Congress and requires certain employers to provide employees with emergency paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.
Beginning January 1, 2020, updated salary thresholds for overtime will become law, resulting in over 1 million Americans becoming eligible for overtime pay through the
Many nonprofits question whether they should use an offer letter or employment agreement for new employees. Understanding the general use of each type of contract
Most states require you to register your organization if you solicit donations from their residents. Many states also require registration if your organization collects substantial or ongoing donations from their residents, even if you aren’t specifically targeting donors in that state. Download our comprehensive list of each state’s requirements.
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