Social Enterprise and Nonprofit Law Blog
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Mask Up! New York “Essential” Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations Must Provide Face Masks to Public-Facing Employees
All New York “essential” businesses, including nonprofit organizations, must provide face coverings to their employees when in direct contact with customers or members of the public, at their own expense, as per an Executive Order from Governor Andrew Cuomo, starting Wednesday, April 15, … read more
NY “PAUSE” Extended to April 29th and Extended Unemployment Insurance Benefits
UPDATED ON APRIL 16: Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered “New York on PAUSE” extended to May 15, 2020. The Executive Order requires all workers at non-essential businesses, including nonprofit organizations, to work from home, schools to remain closed, and individuals to maintain a 6-foot … read more
Business Interruption Insurance for Nonprofits – Is COVID-19 Covered?
BLUF – Nonprofits should review the language of their business interruption insurance policies and provide notice to their insurance company of any potential claim due to property affected by COVID-19. Generally, business interruption insurance protects an organization against lost income due to … read more
What the CARES Act Means for Faith-Based Organizations
BLUF – Faith-based organizations are eligible to participate in PPP/EIDL with no infringement on their ability to exercise their religion. INTRODUCTION As the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of the Treasury continue to roll out additional guidance on the emergency … read more
The CARES Act – Affiliation Rules for Nonprofits and Faith Based Organizations
BLUF –Secular nonprofits are subject to standard SBA affiliation rules under 13 CFR 121.301(f); faith-based organizations are largely exempt from those rules. INTRODUCTION As the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of the Treasury roll out their emergency relief programs … read more
COVID-19 and the Workplace: What Families First Coronavirus Response Act and NYS Emergency COVID-19 Paid Leave Mean for Your Organization
“Q&As” covering the latest Federal and New York State COVID-19 paid leave requirements for nonprofits and businesses I . FOR ALL EMPLOYERS REGARDLESS OF STATE Overview Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Following the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the health of American … read more
Charities’ Response to COVID-19: A Guide to Using Endowment Funds for Emergency Purposes
As many nonprofit organizations are slashing their budget projection in preparation for an anticipated economic slowdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak, they may find themselves, as many did in the 2008 recession, with endowment funds that only allow the spending of income … read more
Establishing a COVID-19 Charitable Assistance Program
The widescale impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has left many low-income individuals and families throughout the country and world with an unexpected loss of critical income, while still faced with basic monthly living expenses, including rent, utilities, food, and medical costs. Many … read more