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 nonprofits. In...
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 Cost Index. The...
ACTION REQUIRED: See Details Below Nonprofits usually rely on donations, fundraising, grants, or investments to fund their organization. New Jersey's new minimum hourly wage increase, effective January 1, 2026, will have implications for nonprofits. The minimum wage will rise to $15.92 for most employees, reflecting an...
Jeremy Lamstein, Associate in the Banking group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP became a Pro Bono Partnership volunteer last year. Working with his colleagues at Skadden and Pro Bono Partnership staff attorneys, he has provided invaluable counselling to our nonprofit clients in...
Danielle Thomas, Senior Director, Legal, at Risepoint, an educational technology company, began volunteering with the Partnership in 2023. In less than two years, Danielle has assisted 12 New Jersey nonprofits with 14 unique legal matters, making her one of our most prolific NJ volunteers. Danielleâs...
The incoming administration has discussed massive changes to federal oversight and policies relating to nonprofit organizations. Our trusted partners at Lawyers Alliance and NYPLI have compiled important information to help you prepare. This document details anticipated changes and practical steps your organization can take to...
RTXâs Pratt & Whitney has been one of Pro Bono Partnershipâs most consistent and reliable corporate partners for the past 16 years. Most recently under the leadership of Alicia Perrault, Vice President and General Counsel at Pratt & Whitney and Partnership Board Member, the companyâs...
Brian Bodansky, an associate in the White Plains, New York office of Jackson Lewis P.C, began volunteering with Pro Bono Partnership in 2019. Over the last five years, Brian has assisted Partnership clients on 17 unique legal matters. Brianâs employment expertise is of great value...
In April 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published revised regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that significantly increased the required minimum weekly salary that must be paid to executive, administrative, and professional employeesâthat is, âwhite collarâ employeesâin order for those...
Nonprofits should note that New Jerseyâs minimum hourly wage will increase on January 1, 2025, to $15.49 for employees of large employers and $14.53 for employees of small and seasonal employers. Moreover, as of January 1, 2025, âdirect care staff membersâ in long-term health facilities...