We offer an array of free and highly discounted risk management services catered specifically to the needs of 501(c)(3) nonprofits, one of which is our webinar series. 30-90 minutes sessions are ideal for in-service training on risk management skills, or for polishing and orienting senior management and board members to individual aspects of managing risks in nonprofit organizations. The interactive format permits questions from participants and responses from experts.
Note that members of the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance can register for free! The code for registration can be found in our monthly newsletter or in the Member Portal. If you are not a member of the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group, you can still register for a non-member session cost of just $45 per login. (Note that registration is required per computer, not per participant.)
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April 30, 2019 – California Meal and Rest Break Compliance
11 a.m. PDT (30 minutes)
Scheduling non-exempt/hourly employees is quite a challenge in California due to the strict requirements for meal and rest breaks. This webinar will present an in-depth overview of meal and rest break laws found in the Labor Code and Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders. We will discuss what breaks an employee is entitled to, what an employer is expected to do to as it pertains to meal and rest breaks, the timing of the breaks, how time needs to be recorded, and the penalties that are required if meal or rest breaks are missed. We will also discuss those limited circumstances that a meal period waiver or on-duty meal period agreement can be utilized, and the special rules for certain group home direct care staff. This webinar would be helpful for both HR and payroll staff.
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May 7, 2019 – Preventing Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
11 a.m. PDT (60 minutes)
A comprehensive analysis of the law and practice behind the elimination and prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace. Topics will include proper training and policies regarding sexual harassment, real world solutions to dealing with sexual harassment complaints and investigations, and disciplinary issues arising from such conduct. In addition, there will be a discussion on the related topic of “abusive“ conduct in the workplace such as bullying, verbal and physical hostility and unprofessional conduct, as well as strategies to eliminate such conduct in the workplace.
NOTE: This webinar is intended for individuals who have responsibility for implementation and/or oversight of agency policies and procedures. It is not employee harassment prevention training, and it does not meet/satisfy any state training requirements for supervisor harassment prevention training.
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May 15, 2019 – Everything You Need to Know About the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA)
11 a.m. PDT (60 minutes)
Everything You Need to Know About the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA) This session is for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations not currently insured by the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA). NIA includes the Alliance of Nonprofits for Insurance (ANI) and Nonprofits Insurance Alliance of California (NIAC). The presentation will go over coverages we provide, what types of nonprofits we write/don’t write, and the value-added member services that we provide. [Are you a current ANI or NIAC member and want to know more about the resources available to you? Then you want our Member Loss Control Resources webinar. Log in to our Member Portal and navigate to the Training & Education section of the Member Resources area for upcoming dates.
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May 21, 2019 – California Overtime Compliance
11 a.m. PDT (60 minutes)
Nonexempt/Hourly employees are entitled to overtime pay in California not only when they work over 40 hours in a week, but also for hours worked over 8 in a day. This deep dive into the intricacies of the overtime rules found in the Labor Code and Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders will include a discussion of the regular rate of pay, how to calculate overtime when there are multiple pay rates, calculation of hours worked, when time and a half or double time is owed, the timing of the payments and much more. This webinar would be helpful for both HR and payroll staff.
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June 4, 2019 – Accommodating Mental Health and Other Disabilities in the Workplace
11 a.m. PDT (60 minutes)
Did you know that depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety disorder are classified as mental illnesses? The Americans with Disabilities Act requires those employees who suffer from mental health disabilities to be treated the same as employees who have physical disabilities. Employers have the same duty to engage in the interactive process with employees with mental disabilities as they do with employees who have physical disabilities, with the ultimate goal of determining accommodations that will allow employees to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This webinar will explore the recent EEOC guidance and examine the issues involved in accommodating employees with mental health disabilities, so that employers can successfully support them in the workplace.
(Registration link will be available 30 days prior to session)
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June 11, 2019 – California Pregnancy and Baby Bonding Leave
11 a.m. PDT (60 minutes)
Both California and certain cities are adopting new family-friendly legislation to support and protect pregnant mothers and the parents of new children. In this webinar we will provide a detailed overview of the California Pregnancy Disability Leave statute and regulations, the California Family and Medical Leave Act (CFRA) and the new Parent Leave law effective in 2018 which provide job-protected leave for baby and new child bonding. Included will be a discussion of an employer’s duty to reasonably accommodate pregnant worker’s physical work limitations. We will also discuss the statutory framework for wage replacement benefits under the EDD’s Short Term Disability and Paid Family Leave programs and discuss new city-specific laws that require employers to supplement those payments. We will provide sample forms and letters to assist your nonprofit in communicating with employees regarding their leave rights, and checklists to help track leave and other helpful leave processing forms.
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June 18, 2019 – Risk Management Basics
11 a.m. PDT (60 minutes)
Most employers know they need to respond to an employee’s complaint that they have been harassed, but what exactly should they do? After a brief “refresher” on the definition of harassment, we will walk through a hypothetical scenario, including taking in the initial complaint, the kinds of documents you should use, tips for conducting interviews and how to prepare a report. Attendees will come away with a practical understanding of how to conduct a prompt, thorough and objective investigation. This seminar is appropriate for Human Resource professionals, Executive Directors, Board members and anyone interested in reducing the risk of a lawsuit against your organization.
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July 16, 2019 – Conducting Internal Investigations
11 a.m. PDT (90 minutes)
Most employers know they need to respond to an employee’s complaint that they have been harassed, but what exactly should they do? After a brief “refresher” on the definition of harassment, we will walk through a hypothetical scenario, including taking in the initial complaint, the kinds of documents you should use, tips for conducting interviews and how to prepare a report. Attendees will come away with a practical understanding of how to conduct a prompt, thorough and objective investigation. This seminar is appropriate for Human Resource professionals, Executive Directors, Board members and anyone interested in reducing the risk of a lawsuit against your organization.
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July 23, 2019 – Essential Elements of a Fleet Safety Program
11 a.m. PDT (60 minutes)
The use of vehicles in nonprofits is as varied as the services they provide. Whether you manage a fleet of vehicles owned by your organization or simply have employees and volunteers driving their personal vehicles on behalf of your nonprofit, implementing a Motor Fleet Safety Program can greatly reduce the risks faced by your clients, volunteers, employees and their families. This webinar will cover the essential elements of a vehicle safety program including developing written policies and procedures and implementing a program that fits the needs of your organization.
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August 6, 2019 – Accommodating Employees with Disabilities: Member Questions Answered
11 a.m. PDT (45 minutes)
The Nonprofits Insurance Alliance produces a variety of webinars to help our members navigate the complicated area of employment practices. Have you attended one of our Accommodations webinars and are still left wondering how to apply what you have learned to situations specific to your nonprofit? If so, join us for this interview-style learning experience to dive deeper and get your questions answered. Kim Spilker, Employment Risk Manager, will take you beyond the basics of the ADAAA, responding to questions from session attendees on topics such as medical certifications, service animals, and handling performance deficiencies with disabled employees. You will also learn how recent developments surrounding the Federal ADA and its Amendments may impact these topic areas. If you are stumped in how to apply the ADA or your state’s equivalent to specific situations presented by your nonprofit’s disabled employees, please join us.
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August 13, 2019 – Managing Special Event Risks
11 a.m. PDT (60 minutes)
Almost all nonprofits have special events. They raise awareness about vital causes and raise funds to cover some of the costs of service delivery. Making the decision to have an event involves certain risk and having a thoughtful plan in place is critical. This webinar will provide practical guidance on the planning and staging of your special events to minimize exposure to your organization.
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August 14, 2019 – Everything You Need to Know About the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA)
11 a.m. PDT (60 minutes)
Everything You Need to Know About the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA) This session is for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations not currently insured by the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA). NIA includes the Alliance of Nonprofits for Insurance (ANI) and Nonprofits Insurance Alliance of California (NIAC). The presentation will go over coverages we provide, what types of nonprofits we write/don’t write, and the value-added member services that we provide. [Are you a current ANI or NIAC member and want to know more about the resources available to you? Then you want our Member Loss Control Resources webinar. Log in to our Member Portal and navigate to the Training & Education section of the Member Resources area for upcoming dates.
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September 17, 2019 – Exempt or Nonexempt: Everything You Need to know When Classifying Employees
11 a.m. PDT (60 minutes)
Wage and Hour litigation is one of an employer’s greatest liabilities. The best way to stop a pay problem from morphing into a lawsuit is to properly classify your workers as exempt or nonexempt on the basis of both federal and state law. Understanding, and properly applying, both the federal and state exempt employee thresholds can be confusing even for a seasoned HR professional. In this webinar we will explain how to avoid the liability a nonprofit faces if it doesn’t properly classify its employees.
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September 24, 2019 – Risk Management for Volunteer Programs
11 a.m. PDT (60 minutes)
Your volunteers provide valuable assistance to your organization. Every nonprofit can and should take steps to manage the risks associated with its use of volunteers. This webinar will help demystify risk management and give you practical strategies you can implement to use your volunteers safely.
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October 1, 2019 – The Classification of Workers as Independent Contractors
11 a.m. PDT (60 minutes)
This webinar will detail the importance of properly classifying workers as either independent contractors or employees, with a discussion of the legal liability for misclassification. We will provide participants with a checklist for determining whether an independent contractor relationship can properly be established, discuss the essential provisions in an independent contractor agreement while reviewing a sample agreement, and provide tips on how to respond to a governmental agency audit reviewing independent contractor designations.
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October 8, 2019 – How Does the Liability Flow: A Discussion on Additional Insureds and Contractual Liability
11 a.m. PDT (60 minutes)
When negotiating your contracts, do you know when your organization should be named as an additional insured on someone else’s policy or when they should be named as an additional insured on yours? Did you know that additional insured status does not extend the same coverage and protection afforded to the named insured? It can all be a bit confusing. Join Brian Johnson, Vice President of Insurance Operations at the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group, to get a better sense of what things to look out for. You will learn: 1) what additional liability you are accepting when you add an additional insured; 2) when you should be named as an additional insured versus adding a business partner (consultant, contractor, etc.) as an additional insured, and; 3) the importance of reading and understanding certain provisions of the contracts you have with your business partners, including contacts with government entities and service providers.
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November 5, 2019 – Criminal Background Checks and Ban the Box in California
11 a.m. PDT (60 minutes)
Assembly Bill 1008, effective on January 1, 2018, adds a section to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) containing new state-wide restrictions on an employer’s ability to make pre-hire and personnel decisions based on an individual’s criminal history, including a far reaching “ban-the-box” component. In this webinar we will discuss the procedure for evaluating criminal background checks after conditional employment offers are made, and exceptions to the law. We will discuss how to integrate existing criminal background check obligations under FCRA and ICRAA. For those employers in municipalities with their own ban-the-box laws, we will discuss generally how those laws differ from the new state law.
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November 13, 2019 – Everything You Need to Know About the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA)
11 a.m. PST (60 minutes)
Everything You Need to Know About the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA) This session is for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations not currently insured by the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA). NIA includes the Alliance of Nonprofits for Insurance (ANI) and Nonprofits Insurance Alliance of California (NIAC). The presentation will go over coverages we provide, what types of nonprofits we write/don’t write, and the value-added member services that we provide. [Are you a current ANI or NIAC member and want to know more about the resources available to you? Then you want our Member Loss Control Resources webinar. Log in to our Member Portal and navigate to the Training & Education section of the Member Resources area for upcoming dates.
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November 19, 2019 – Best Practices in Documenting Employment Matters
11 a.m. PST (60 minutes)
If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen! How often have you found yourself with a legitimate need to make an employment decision based on historical factors, but none of those factors exist in writing? In this webinar, Employment Risk Managers Mike Bishop and Kim Spilker present best practices for documenting common employment decisions, such as disciplines, terminations, investigations or responses to leave, and disability accommodation requests, so you are well-prepared to defend your nonprofit should you be faced with legal action against your organization. The discussion will also touch on certain document retention requirements, including litigation holds and preservation of information whether paper or electronic format. Join us for this discussion on how to mitigate risk to your nonprofit by effective documentation and record-keeping.
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