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Proposed New York Regulations Would Limit Executive Compensation

by Mintz Levin - Employment, Labor & Benefits on 5/23/2012

On May 16th, Governor Cuomo announced the issuance of proposed regulations by several New York State agencies which limit administrative costs and executive compensation for entities receiving State funding or...more

HHS Mandated Employer Health Insurance Requirements Begin August 1, 2012 - Do you need to comply?

by Gammon & Grange, P.C. on 5/18/2012

This week, the Franciscan University of Steubenville became the first university to cease offering health insurance to its students in response to what has become known as the "HHS Mandate." As many religious employers are...more

"Volunteers" And Non-Profits: Round Two

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 4/13/2012

A few readers were surprised by our April 3 post's caution that, in some scenarios, a volunteer performing work for a federal Fair Labor Standards Act-covered non-profit organization might be an "employee" subject to that...more

Are "Volunteers" The Answer For Non-Profits?

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 4/4/2012

A reader of our March 14 post relating to unpaid internships at non-profit organizations asks whether non-profits can avoid the intern debate by offering "volunteer" opportunities to engage in charitable or public-service...more

Constitutional exceptions in religous employment

by Karen Kalzer on 3/26/2012

Religious entities and communities of faith and their insurance carriers can take heart in pursuing defense judgments after the U.S. Supreme Court acted swiftly and unanimously in Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and...more

Feds Seeking Public Comments on Religious Objections to Contraceptive Coverage

by Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C. on 3/26/2012

Last week HHS, DOL and Treasury issued an advanced notice of proposed rule-making seeking public comments on how best to accommodate the objections raised by religious organizations to mandated contraceptive coverage. HHS has...more

'Big Brother' in the Office: Helping Nonprofits Manage Employee Privacy in the Modern Workplace

by Venable LLP on 3/22/2012

In this presentation; Why are we concerned? – Technology trends – Workforce realities – Increasing challenges Legal landscape – Monitoring generally – Work v. Personal...more

Unpaid Internships At Non-Profits Or Arranged By Schools

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 3/15/2012

Our earlier post prompted questions about whether federal Fair Labor Standards Act principles are different for unpaid internships at non-profit organizations or for those sponsored by educational institutions for which the...more

Recent Developments for Exempt Organizations, Including 2011 Year in Review

by Ropes & Gray LLP on 3/12/2012

Dow at 13,000 Edition It is with a profound sense of tradition that we assemble and distribute a 2011 “Year in Review” in March, 2012, instead of simply tweeting what IRS Commissioner Shulman had for breakfast this...more

Starting a Kentucky Business Task List

by Wolfe & Houlehan PLLC on 3/5/2012

List of legal and practical steps most entrepreneurs face in starting a business in Kentucky...more

How Nonprofits Can Avoid the Legal Pitfalls of Telecommuting Employees

by Venable LLP on 2/22/2012

As technology for the home office improves, more nonprofits and employees are taking advantage of the benefits of telecommuting. Laptops are lighter, faster, and more portable. Smartphones, iPads, and other...more

The Challenge of Young Employees and Technology

by Edward McGlone on 2/3/2012

Cisco’s 2011 Connected World Technology Report found that 70% of young professional employees disregard their employer’s technology policies on a regular basis. This presents significant litigation and public relations risks...more

Legal Risks in Nonprofit Social Media Use

by Gammon & Grange, P.C. on 2/3/2012

Social media has become an invaluable tool for advancing nonprofit causes. But most nonprofits are unaware of the many potential legal traps in the online world. Below are some tips on avoiding legal troubles in social media...more

Unanimous Supreme Court in Hosanna-Tabor Recognizes Ministerial Exception and Affirms Religious Organizations' Rights Under First...

by Gammon & Grange, P.C. on 1/20/2012

On January 11, 2012, the United States Supreme Court issued what is perhaps its most significant religious freedom decision yet in this century, strongly upholding the religious hiring rights of religious organizations. In...more

FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 1/11/2012

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) provided a detailed report to the Congress regarding the Policies and Legislation pertaining to Foreign Students in the United States. The relevant portions of this report, which...more

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