Employment

  • Inclusion@Work: A Framework for Building a Disability-Inclusive Organization was developed by the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) based on input from employers with exemplary track records in disability employment.

  • Family Forward NC created the Guide to Family Forward Workplaces to provide tools for employers of all sizes with practical tips for selecting and implementing 16 family-friendly workplace practices such as flexible scheduling, accommodations for pregnant workers, and paid parental leave.

  • By Gracie Johnson-Lopez, Diversity & HR Solutions

  • "Nonprofit employers face a unique set of challenges. They are always trying to do more with less — fewer staff members, less support, less funding. A combination of these pressures can result in poor employment practices, even when one thinks they are doing 'the right thing.' Engaging in best practices with nonprofit employees will result in helping to decrease employee turnover and retain high performers. It will also help identify problem employees who might otherwise fly under the radar or be the low performing 'hot potato' that gets passed between departments."

  • The Law Office of Lisa Gordon Stella PLLC provides a full range of legal services to non-profit corporations, including compliance with employment and non-profit laws, policy development, contracts, stakeholder communication, and start up assistance. We also provide board, leadership, and employee training, conflict resolution services, and serve as special counsel to conduct workplace investigations into allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct and conflicts of interest.
  • Employment Law for North Carolina Nonprofits: A Handbook for Managers and Board Members of Nonprofit Organizations describes the major state and federal employment law requirements that apply to private, nonprofit organizations and offers suggestions for adopting personnel practices that reduce exposure to costly litigation and produce a more productive workforce.

    ©2008 North Carolina Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Inc.

  • The N.C. General Assembly is considering a bill (H.B. 482) that would create new penalties for nonprofits and businesses that improperly classify their workers as independent contractors rather than employees. Nonprofits that misclassify their employees and fail to provide benefits such as workers’ compensation or unemployment insurance benefits could face fines ($1,000 per misclassified worker) and could be barred from state contracts for five years.

  • Layoffs that are motivated by economic or administrative reasons – such as loss of funding or staff reorganization – are common in the nonprofit sector. These FAQs answer common questions about layoffs. (Nonprofit Risk Management Center)

     

  • An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. It is a nine digit number that the IRS assigns to organizations in the following format: 00-0000000 (en español).

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