Category: Nonprofit
Shining a Light on Dark Money: Floodlight or Flashlight
Like many recent events involving politics and the law, it starts with the landmark and controversial Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC. After the Court opened the door to corporations, unions and others to make unlimited political contributions, the applications for … read more
Charities Can Lobby – But What Activities are Lobbying?
Many tax-exempt organizations are speaking out about what happens in their legislature. Charities are allowed to be active and speak out. Whether locally or in Washington, legislators have a significant impact on charities’ programs and the populations charities serve. Activism can be … read more
New Legal Developments Affect New York Organizations Using Independent Contractors
Yoga Instructors May Be Independent Contractors On October 25, 2016, in the Matter of Yoga Vida NYC, a decision sure to have rippling effects through many industries, the New York State Court of Appeals–the highest court in New York State — ruled … read more
Federal Court Halts DOL Final Overtime Rule, Nationwide: Rule will not take effect December 1
What Just Happened? Many employers have been gearing up for months to comply with the DOL’s Final Overtime Rule (Final Rule), but on November 22, 2016, a federal court put the brakes on the Final Rule. Specifically, U.S. District Court Judge Amos … read more
New Overtime Rules Have Arrived: What Non-Profits Need to Do Now
I. Overview December 1, 2016– the date that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s new overtime pay rules under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) take effect– is next week. [1] The new rules are one of the most significant changes … read more
Politics in the Workplace: How Employers Can Stay Out of Hot Water
In an article entitled “Bitter Presidential Race Breeds Workplace Tensions,” the Wall Street Journal recently addressed how the recent presidential election has impacted U.S. workplaces. In one of the most heated and talked-about presidential elections in recent memory, it seems natural there would … read more
IRS Says Benefit Corporations May Treat Payments to Charity as a Business Expense
The IRS just released Information Letter 2016-0063, confirming that a “benefit” corporation may deduct payments to charity as an ordinary business expense. This is newsworthy for two principal reasons. First, it confirms that payments made to a charity may be fully deductible … read more
Is Asking A Job Applicant about Their Past Salary, History?
Update February 6, 2017: Since the publication of this blog last year, two cities have passed laws prohibiting prospective employers from inquiring about salary history when interviewing prospective job applicants: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New Orleans, Louisiana. In November, 2016, Mayor De Blasio … read more
