Category: Nonprofit
NYC Salary History Ban Takes Effect October 31, 2017
“How much did you earn in your last job?” That question– often posed by prospective employers during the hiring process–is now illegal in New York City. What’s New Starting October 31, 2017, all New York City private and public employers (regardless of … read more
The Impact of Technology on Charities Regulation: Takeaways from the Annual NAAG/NASCO Conference
Technological innovation and the proliferation of data continue to impact nonprofits requiring organizations to rethink programs, fundraising efforts and internal processes to maximize impact in a shifting landscape. It is not surprising, then, that when state charity regulators from across the country … read more
Why Delaware – The most popular state for new businesses and new nonprofits
Whenever a client comes to us to start a new nonprofit, one of the first topics we discuss is where to incorporate the new organization. We often recommend incorporation in Delaware, regardless of where the nonprofit plans to operate. Here are a … read more
NYC Makes History/”Herstory,” Barring Employers From Inquiring about Salary History
On April 5, 2017, the New York City Council passed a law amending New York City’s Human Rights Law to prohibit covered employers and employment agencies, with some narrow exceptions, from: a) inquiring about the salary history of a job applicant or … read more
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
