Learn All the Current Employment Laws for Nonprofits. Earn a Valuable Certification and Avoid Lawsuits.
The Biden Administration and COVID-19 pandemic have prompted many recent changes to employment laws. In substantial ways, these laws apply differently to nonprofits than other organizations. You must understand the legal requirements for how you recruit, hire, manage, pay, reward, and terminate employees (and volunteers!).
Employment law expert Dr. Jim Castagnera will provide you with a solid foundation in the current labor and employment laws. You will learn the aspects of the employment process and the employer-employee relationship that pertain uniquely to the nonprofit world.
Training Overview
To help you master this complex area, we are offering the Nonprofit Employment Law Certification. This information-packed and engaging program will enable you to:
Adhere to government requirements without fines and penalties
Avoid lawsuits resulting from employment mistakes
Advance your career
Nonprofit Employment Law Certification
Webinar 1: Hiring Employees And Recruiting Volunteers
Employment and volunteer applications
Interviews and onboarding inquiries
Background checks and vetting
Offer letters
Legal requirements for job descriptions and volunteer policies
At-will employment and avoiding implied contracts
Exempt vs. non-exempt FLSA classifications
Distinguishing among and correctly classifying employees, consultants, interns, and volunteers
Webinar 2: Issues Related To Employment/Internship/Volunteer Status
Avoiding legal pitfalls of Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and OSHA
Work-related injuries: employees vs. volunteers, including sexual harassment/assault injuries
Liability to third parties: personal injuries caused by employees vs. volunteers
Training and supervisory issues
Webinar 3: Performance Review And Termination
Documenting poor performance to create a paper trail
Terminating poor performers while avoiding legal liability