Category: Employment Risk Consulting

California Nonprofits: Are Your Workers Independent Contractors after AB5?

California has new rules around what constitutes a contractor vs. an employee — is your organization affected?

Federal Court Further Defines Requirements for FCRA Disclosure Notices

A recent case from the Federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals raises a criminal records check compliance issue for employers.

Managing the Risks of Workplace Romances

Take action to ensure inter-office relationships are monitored and managed, especially if the work relationship outlives the romantic one.

Handling Terminations of Employment

How employers handle the employment relationship, start to finish, can either set up lengthy and costly litigation, or an uneventful farewell.

Changes to Independent Contractor Classification in California

Different employment laws have different definitions of “employee,” so it is possible to comply with one law but not another.

Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

It's time for nonprofits' leaders become more involved in eliminating and preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.

Employees with Disabilities and the Americans with Disabilities Act

It is important to be ready when an employee discloses a medical condition, physical or mental, that is causing them difficulties at work.

Background Checks and Ban the Box in California

Regarding criminal background checks and Ban the Box laws, employers need to review all laws in their jurisdiction and ensure compliance.

Changes to CA Marijuana Laws Leave Employers Unaffected

Despite new federal enforcement directives, the employers' right to maintain and enforce policies concerning marijuana use remains intact.

When #MeToo Comes to the Nonprofit Workplace

Sexual harassment is a serious issue and every nonprofit needs to do what it can to minimize the risk of these types of incidents occurring.

Does My Organization Really Need an Employee Handbook?

There is no law that requires an employer have handbooks for employees. But it’s having and using a well-drafted, comprehensive, and easy to understand handbook serves a number of legal, practical, and risk preventative purposes, and nonprofits are no exception.

Overbroad Employee Confidentiality Agreements

Protecting your nonprofit's data is not always as simple as having your employees sign a broad confidentiality agreement.