Updated version coming in October 2008!

The essential legal guide for every nonprofit administrator! The brand new Third Edition of Nonprofit Personnel Policies compiles all the tools you need to draft lawsuit-proof employment policies — saving you valuable time and helping you avoid costly legal hassles. This easy-to-use resource puts the latest federal guidelines at your fingertips, including:

Federal Employment Laws and Regulations:

• Questions and answers about the employment of Muslims, Arabs, South Asians and Sikhs, including federal guidelines on religious and national origin discrimination
• Frequently asked questions about health coverage portability and HIPAA
• Your responsibilities as an employer under the ADA

Employment Conditions and Terms:

• Best practices for crafting a workplace violence and weapons policy
• What you need to know about running credit and background checks on prospective employees
• Guidance on the employment of relatives and domestic partners
• Setting limits on political activities in the workplace

Valuable model notices and forms you can use right away on a variety of issues:

• Sample Employment Eligibility Verification
• HIPAA/COBRA notice templates
• Steps for implementing an employee computer operating and security policy
• How to establish a workplace substance abuse program
• And more!

Updates are shipped as published on a 30-day approval and billed separately. Latest Update: October 2007.