Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers:
Federal Labor and Employment Laws – A Summary of the Basics
NFIB Legal Foundation
A brief summary of the most significant federal labor and employment laws for which employers are most frequently named in lawsuits.
www.nfib.com/object/IO_18466.html

Keeping Workers Safe
Chronicle of Philanthropy
This article explains how and why security measures have become a priority at some nonprofit organizations.
www.philanthropy.com/free/articles/v17/i02/02005901.htm

Tips for Crafting a Sexual-Harassment Policy to Protect Nonprofit Workers
Chronicle of Philanthropy
www.philanthropy.com/jobs/2005/10/13/20051013-244345.htm

Sample Sexual Harrassment Policy (PDF)
Minnesota Attorney General’s Office
www.ag.state.mn.us/pdf/charities/HarrasmentPolicy.pdf

How to Legally — and Humanely — Dismiss Nonprofit Employees
Chronicle of Philanthropy
This article describes how to fire employees without breaking the law.
philanthropy.com/jobs/2003/01/30/20030228-612261.htm

Megan Wentworth