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Legal Alert: NY Employers Must Provide Broad Access to Personnel Records
October 13, 2026
Effective November 8, 2026, a new law requires New York employers to provide employees with access to their personnel records and notify employees when negative information is added. The new Section 210-b of the New York Labor Law applies to all New York employers and…
Legal Alert: Connecticutâs Paid Sick Leave Law Set to Expand, What Small Employers Need to Know
October 12, 2026
Effective January 1, 2027, Connecticutâs paid sick leave law will expand to cover employers with just one employee. This means that small employers not previously covered by the law must soon provide paid sick leave. Impacted employers should review existing leave policies, payroll practices, and…
NJ Small Employers, Review Your Headcount
September 18, 2026
Effective July 17, 2026, the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) significantly expanded its coverage to include employers with at least 15 employees. This legislation, P.L.2025, c.279, was signed into law by the immediate past New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The changes to the NJFLA…
Pro Bono Partnership Announces 29th Anniversary Gala Honoring Boehringer Ingelheim Law Department and Jenner & Block
September 16, 2026
Annual gala will celebrate the power of pro bono legal services to strengthen nonprofits and the communities they serve; Dan Abrams to serve as emcee. NEW YORK (September 16, 2026) â On September 30, 2026, Pro Bono Partnership will celebrate its 29th Anniversary Gala at…
Pro Bono Partnership Announces Ann Shalof as New Executive Director Following Nancy Eberhardtâs Retirement
September 8, 2026
White Plains, NY (September 8, 2026)Â â The Pro Bono Partnership (the Partnership) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Ann Shalof as the organizationâs next Executive Director following the planned retirement of Nancy Eberhardt, who has led the organization since 2017. Effective September 14, Shalof…
Liberty Bank Foundation Grant Supports Free Legal Services for Greater Hartford Area Nonprofits
July 13, 2026
Hartford, Conn. (July 2, 2026)Â â Pro Bono Partnership (the Partnership) has received a grant from Liberty Bank Foundation to support its Hartford-area program, helping local nonprofits access free business legal help so they can focus more resources on serving the community. As nonprofits across Connecticut…
Reminder, Tax Filing Deadline is May 15th
May 11, 2026
Tax-exempt nonprofit organizations should take note that the annual deadline to file federal Form 990 series tax returns with the IRS is May 15th. When Do I File? The annual filing deadline for Form 990 series tax returns filed by tax-exempt organizations is the 15th day of the 5th…
Flipcause Bankruptcy â Action Items for Potentially Impacted Nonprofits
February 4, 2026
Nonprofits that relied on the services of fundraising platform Flipcause, Inc. should be aware of actions they can take to possibly recover unpaid funds in light of Flipcauseâs recent bankruptcy filing. Background Flipcause is a California-based fundraising platform that provides donation management services to small…
Continuing Our Commitments in the Year Ahead
January 26, 2026
In a year that tested our regionâs nonprofit community, Pro Bono Partnership doubled down on our mission and stayed focused on providing trusted, practical legal guidance when it mattered most. With the Partnershipâs free and reliable support, nonprofit leaders were able to focus on serving…
CT Minimum Wage & Sick Leave for 2026âWhat Nonprofits Need to Know
January 15, 2026
Connecticut employers should ensure compliance with new laws taking effect as of January 1, 2026. Minimum Wage Increases to $16.94 Per Hour Connecticutâs minimum wage increased from $16.35 per hour to $16.94 per hour, reflecting a 3.6% change that is based on the federal Employment…
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