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The US Department of Labor has announced significant changes to the rules on overtime. One of the key changes is an increase in the salary threshold, which is one of the factors determining whether employees are eligible for overtime pay. The increase in the minimum salary level is substantial, and will likely result in many more employees, and even some executive directors, becoming eligible for overtime pay. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Max Bernas with Ford Harrison will answer our questions about the new overtime eligibility rules and share guidance for nonprofits to ensure timely compliance.

Since PBPA’s last podcast episode regarding DEI (diversity, equity & inclusion) initiatives, there have been numerous lawsuits against nonprofits not only related to DEI employment initiatives, but also nonprofit grant-making and programming. From the Supreme Court to the circuit court right here in Atlanta, nonprofits are at the heart of many of these lawsuits. Join us in this episode of the PBPA Podcast, as Terri Stewart with Fisher Phillips and Abby Larimer with Mohawk Industries answer our questions about the current state of the legal landscape and considerations for your nonprofit’s DEI initiatives or race-based programming.

The old saying goes “All publicity is good publicity”. But we beg to differ. Nonprofit organizations rely on their goodwill to raise funds and continue to do the good work that they do in the community. Bad publicity from a crisis has the potential to destroy such goodwill. Understanding how to anticipate, respond, and recover from crises can be a critical skill for any nonprofit leader.

Join me in this episode of the PBPA Podcast as Chuck Toney of C. Toney Communications shares real-life case studies and provides practical insight into developing effective crisis preparation and management strategies.

Changes in federal student loan forgiveness were a major topic throughout 2023 and into 2024. As employees grapple with repayment, your nonprofit could assist them with loan reimbursement through what is called an Employee Assistance Program. Join us as Rob Daily with Kilpatrick Townsend explores how nonprofits can assist their employees with student loans, both in the short-term with EAPs and the long-term through other benefits.

Charitable solicitation refers to the act of requesting donations or contributions for charitable causes and endeavors. As a 501(c)(3), you probably engage in charitable solicitation almost daily. In most jurisdictions, it is a legal requirement to register with the state before soliciting donations. But registering for charitable solicitation can get confusing, especially if you have donors in multiple states. In this episode for the PBPA Podcast, Justine Cowan, Senior Corporate Counsel with PBPA, will help guide us through the ins and outs of charitable solicitation. Join us as she walks us through the how, where and why of charitable solicitation compliance. RSSVERIFY

A nonprofit’s website is often the first impression donors, participants and the community may get of the organization. So you want to make sure it is informative and engaging, and makes a positive impression. But in this era of copy-paste culture and easy sharing, how can you protect your nonprofit’s website's content and design code from unauthorized use? That's where copyright law comes into play. Copyrighting a website is a crucial step to safeguard your intellectual property, but it can be a complex and often misunderstood process. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Mike Hobbs with Troutman Pepper will unravel the intricacies of website copyright and will guide you through the essential steps to protect your nonprofit’s website.