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The VLSP StoryUpcoming CORP WorkshopsIf you are interested in attending one or more of these free workshops, email corp@sfbar.org. The May 1, 8, and 15 Benefits Series Workshops presented by Trucker Huss have been cancelled. They will be rescheduled at a later date. The May 22 workshop has been cancelled: Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) – What Are These, How Are These Different, and Why Do They Matter? The workshop will be rescheduled for a later date. Preventing Sexual Harassment and Discrimination: Maintaining a Respectful Workplace When: Wednesday, June 11, 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. If you have 50 or more employees, you are now required under California law to comply with AB 1825, a state law mandating sexual harassment prevention training for supervisors. To ensure you are in compliance, register your organization's supervisors to attend this workshop. In this presentation we will include information and practical guidance regarding federal and state sexual harassment laws, as well as information on how to prevent and correct unlawful harassment in the workplace. Managing Within The Law When: Wednesday, July 9, 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Recruiting, hiring, retaining, and terminating employees is often difficult in these litigious times. Employment lawsuits can impose a substantial financial cost and adversely affect employee morale and productivity. In this workshop, you will learn preventive measures that you can immediately apply to reduce the likelihood of a lawsuit being filed against your organization. You will also learn measures to help ensure a more solid defense if a dispute arises. Among the topics to be covered are recruiting, interviewing, drafting offer letters, drafting employee handbooks, implementing employment policies, maintaining files, and disciplining and terminating employees. Contract Law for Nonprofits When: Tuesday, August 5, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. This workshop covers the basics of contract negotiation and standard contract provisions. Experienced business law attorneys will walk you through a model contract, explaining and providing examples of typical and tricky provisions. The workshop will also discuss provisions particular to government contracts to which many nonprofits are subject. Questions?For more information or to sign up for the CORP quarterly e-newsletter, send an email to corp@sfbar.org. Volunteer Legal Services Program's volunteers and staff serve over 7,500 low-income clients per year - a value of approximately $11,000,000. Our award-winning program changes lives by using a holistic approach that offers social services as well as legal assistance. 3 Things You Can Do to Help CORP Advance Its Work: 1. Donate to VLSP: For every dollar VLSP spends, seven dollars worth of services are donated. 2. Volunteer: Join over 1,100 attorneys that work to enhance the lives of low-income individuals and the organizations that serve them. 3. Spread the Word: Tell your friends that work for nonprofits about CORP -- a project that provides free legal services to organizations in Northern California. Email corp@sfbar.org for more information. |