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An integral aspect of HR is understanding the laws and ensuring an organization is in compliance. Legal situations can arise unexpectedly and an organization must be prepared to respond. Laws, as they apply to nonprofit organizations, vary among countries, states, and municipalities, and they are constantly changing. Keeping up with these changes and understanding the implications can be challenging. Learn what you need to know in this ever-evolving area.

	Employment Law Focus Areas Click on the links below for resources organized by topic: Disability Electronic Stored Information (ESI) Harassment Health Care Immigration News Taxes U.S. Federal Law U.S. State Law
	General Employment Law Resources Nonprofit-specific Berkeley Journal of Employment and Labor Law This biannual journal presents current developments in the labor and employment law field to scholars, practitioners, and students, addressing the full range of legal issues in the field. Cornell University's Legal Information Institute A free guide to U.S. employment law containing articles and a legal dictionary. Employment Law Information Network A legal resource website designed for employment lawyers, in-house employment counsel, and human resource professionals. Employment Law Strategist This monthly newsletter offers practical guidance on evaluating claims, settlement techniques, discovery and motion practice, trial strategy, as well as reports on how the most important federal and state court cases affect practice. (Print only) Employee Rights and Employment Policy Journal This journal publishes articles containing diverse perspectives on legal and law-related issues focused on the well-being of employees in the workplace. (Print only) HR Hero Employment Law Resources for HR Managers. Icicle Software: "A Legal Handbook for Nonprofit Corporation Volunteers" The Seventh Edition of this online volunteer legal handbook (2004); also known as "What to Do Till the Lawyer Comes." Labor Law Talk An online bulletin board/chat forum about all aspects of labor law. Lawguru.com An extensive list of legal links and resources. Personnel Policy Reference Center An employment law and HR reference center. "Laws and Regulations: Do You Know What Applies To Your Organization?" Beth Lincow Cole, Buchanan Ingersoll, P.C. Format: Powerpoint. A presentation from Idealist's 2003 Putting People at the Center conference. Pfau Englund Nonprofit Law A private law firm's online resources for nonprofit employment law. Pro Bono Partnership An employment law guide for nonprofit organizations. "Recent Employment Law Cases.and What They Teach Us" Maryann Yelnosky, Barran Liebman, LLP Format: Powerpoint. A presentation from Idealist's 2004 Putting People at the Center conference. Strategic HR, Inc. An HR archive of employment laws. U.S. Department of Education A guide to managing volunteers within the law. U.S. Department of Labor A dictionary of occupational titles. Back to Top