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, 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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September 22, 2022 – Defamation – What It Is and How to Avoid It in Your Nonprofit
Many nonprofits communicate about people or other organizations in the process of spreading their message – When you advocate for your organization and those you serve, raise money, engage new clients, and secure volunteers, each communication carries risk that someone else may object to your nonprofit’s communication and feel harmed. When this happens, your nonprofit may find itself defending its words in a defamation claim. This 60-minute session, presented by NIA’s General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer, will explore the meaning of defamation and how to safely make statements or otherwise communicate. Join us to explore case studies around defamation, with takeaways on how to avoid costly missteps in your nonprofit’s communications while still relaying your important messaging.
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September 27, 2022 – Medical Leaves of Absence – Member Q&A
11 a.m. PT, 2 p.m. ET (60 minutes)
Have you read up on the many laws governing medical leaves of absence 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. Ellen Aldridge, NIA Labor & Employment Risk Manager, will take you beyond the basics of the FMLA, ADA, state leave of absence and sick leave laws and respond to questions from session attendees on topics such as medical certifications, intermittent leave use and handling performance deficiencies of employees who use protected leave. We will solicit questions from webinar participants at registration and tackle these tricky topics.
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October 18, 2022 – Hot Topics in California Wage & Hour Law Liability
11 a.m. PT, 2 p.m. ET (60 minutes)
Courts, the legislature, and the Labor Commissioner are constantly adopting new wage & hour laws or issuing rulings or guidance interpreting the nuances or unanswered questions in the law. This webinar provides an overview of recent updates, including calculating regular rate of pay, time keeping practices, and imposition of penalties and PAGA class action lawsuits.
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October 25, 2022 – Balancing Performance and Disabilities: Case Studies in Disability Accommodations
11 a.m. PT, 2 p.m. ET (60 minutes)
Employees who provide medical certification of limitations must be addressed by the organization to determine if there are reasonable accommodations that would allow the employee to perform the essential functions of their job. What happens when the employee or their medical provider makes demands you cannot meet, or the accommodations are inconvenient? What if the employee has a history of missing performance goals and is not performing, despite effective accommodations?
During this webinar, we will discuss how to approach the conversation with an employee in exploring, attempting, and monitoring accommodations along with modifying accommodations as employee or employer needs change. We will then explore how to approach counseling and disciplinary action of an employee who, despite the employer’s efforts to accommodate limitations, does not perform the essential functions of their job or violates employer policies.
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November 8, 2022 – California Pregnancy and Baby Bonding Leave
11 a.m. PT, 2 p.m. ET (60 minutes)
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. This webinar includes a discussion of an employer’s duty to reasonably accommodate pregnant workers’ 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 as well as new city-specific laws that require employers to supplement those payments. We will provide sample forms and letters to assist your nonprofit to communicate with employees regarding their leave rights, checklists to help track leave, and other helpful leave processing form.
Registration link will be available approximately 30 days in advance of session date.
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December 6, 2022 – California Timekeeping and Payroll Compliance
11 a.m. PT, 2 p.m. ET (30 minutes)
California wage and hour laws are the most detailed in the nation, with particular rules for determining what constitutes “hours worked” and how time worked must be tracked. This webinar, appropriate for HR and Payroll staff, will discuss best practices for documenting timekeeping, how to calculate workweeks, overtime and meal and rest break compliance and penalties. Reviewing the California Wage Orders and Labor Code, we will discuss the rules about the timing of regular payroll, accounting of paid leave, pay stub contents and final pay requirements.
Registration link will be available approximately 30 days in advance of session date
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