Author: Community Action Agencies
Community Action EPL: Boosting Volunteer Morale
Posted on: January 28, 2015 by Community Action Agencies
Community Action EPL: Boosting Volunteer Morale For your clients in the Community Action Agency sector, employee and volunteer retention are very important. They have an important job to do, and with often limited resources of a nonprofit organization they will find themselves struggling if they consistently have to deal with a high employee turnover or […] Read More
Posted in: Community Action Agency Insurance Employment Practices Liability
What are Common Community Action Agency Risks?
Posted on: December 23, 2014 by Community Action Agencies
What are Common Community Action Agency Risks? In the nonprofit sector, including community action agencies, assets can generally be categorized into 4 sections; people, property, income and goodwill. Anything that threatens one of these areas is considers a risk to a community action agency. With that in mind, what are some of the most common […] Read More
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Understanding the Basics of Insurance for Food Banks
Posted on: November 17, 2014 by Community Action Agencies
Understanding the Basics of Insurance for Food Banks Food banks are perhaps one of the most noble community action agencies that exist; collecting and providing valuable nourishment for those who are less fortunate. As the holidays quickly approach, it’s important for administrators or food bank employers to make sure they are financially prepared for the […] Read More
Posted in: Community Action Agency Insurance Food Bank
Addressing the Practical and Legal Needs of a Halfway House
Posted on: October 6, 2014 by Community Action Agencies
Addressing the Practical and Legal Needs of a Halfway House Halfway houses, also called transitional housing, provide people with a temporary place to live as they attempt to get back on their feet or make a major transition in their lives. Wishing to open and start a halfway house is an admirable desire; however it […] Read More
Posted in: Community Action Agency Insurance Halfway house
Reducing EPL Risks in Community Action Agencies
Posted on: September 25, 2014 by Community Action Agencies
Reducing EPL Risks in Community Action Agencies After the recession, many businesses saw an increase in Employment Practices Liability (EPL) claims, whether it was claims of discrimination, wrongful termination allegations, or retaliation. Unfortunately, even if claims are unfounded, these businesses owners could incur significant costs in the form of legal fees and defense costs. For […] Read More
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Community Action Liability: Legal Issues in Homeless Shelters
Posted on: August 18, 2014 by Community Action Agencies
Community Action Liability: Legal Issues in Homeless Shelters Homeless shelters are an invaluable resource for the individuals they exist to serve. As an owner or a manager of a shelter, your clients have numerous responsibilities, both ethically as well as financially. Homeless shelters provide a necessary resource to the needy, and many homeless shelters even […] Read More
Posted in: Community Action Agency Insurance Homeless Shelter