Nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C., operate in a unique environment. This is true not only because of their geographic location, but also because of the district’s unique laws. As a result, you may wonder if you have any specific employment obligations to...
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Understanding employment agreements
A candidate who is offered a job in the hospitality industry may be presented with an employment contract. Employment contracts outline the rights, obligations and expectations of the employer and the employee. They can help to provide clarity and protection to both...
New NLRB decision affects nonprofits too
As a nonprofit organization, you do good work that helps the public good. And, as a result, your organization has unique reporting requirements. However, like most other businesses, your organization is under the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board. A...
Nonprofits have employment and human resource needs, some unique to their status as exempt organizations
As a nonprofit organization, you are organized to promote religious, scientific or educational purposes, or to advance the interests of your particular profession or industry. At the same time, the employment laws that govern employment in the private sector by and...
Federal agencies govern nonprofit employers
The National Labor Relations Board and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission both govern private nonprofit employers. These employers may face claims brought by aggrieved employees under NLRB and EEOC rules. However, sometimes, wrongful claims are filed...
How does OSHA regulate hotels?
As a hotel owner, you likely recognize that your employees could face on-the-job hazards if you are not careful. So, you dutifully make sure your workplaces are safe and clean, for the benefit of workers and patrons alike. Still, this safety could be called into...
Defending against employment discrimination claims
The hospitality industry requires employees to work well together to provide guests with the best experience possible. For this to happen, hotels must treat their employees right by abiding by all federal and state employment regulations. Employees who feel they have...
