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Guide
07/28/25
Background Checks in the Hiring Process: A Guide for California Nonprofits and Small Businesses
This guide discusses legal issues that might arise when performing background checks for new hires. Topics include negligent hiring, avoiding discrimination, state and local fair chance laws, background checks required…
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03/03/25
FAQs on Responding to Recent DEI Executive Orders
The Trump Administration has issued a handful of executive orders aiming to curtail Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies and programs. These orders have implications for private sector organizations that…
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02/25/25
Template California Commercial Lease Agreement
Template commercial lease for nonprofits and small businesses
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01/30/25
Preguntas Frecuentes sobre los derechos de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro y las empresas pequeñas con respecto a la Oficina de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas
Como propietario de una organización sin fines de lucro o una empresa pequeña, es crucial que conozca sus derechos y responsabilidades en la eventualidad de que funcionarios de control de…
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FAQs
01/23/25
FAQs on Nonprofit and Small Business Rights with Respect to Immigration Enforcement (ICE)
As a nonprofit or small business owner, it is critical to know your rights and responsibilities if immigration enforcement officials appear at your facility, office, or workplace. These FAQ address…
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11/18/24
Commercial Tenant Protection Act – What to Know About SB 1103
California Senate Bill 1103 (“SB 1103”), the Commercial Tenant Protection Act, provides commercial tenant protections for microenterprises (with 5 or fewer employees), restaurants (with 10 or fewer employees), and nonprofits…
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10/15/24
Legislative Alert on SB 1103 – Protections for Commercial Tenants
California Senate Bill 1103 (“SB 1103”), the Commercial Tenant Protection Act, provides commercial tenant protections for microenterprises (with 5 or less employees), restaurants (with 10 or less employees) and nonprofits…
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Guide
10/23/23
Navigating State and Federal Disability Laws as a Small Business
These publications provide guidance to small businesses navigating the Americans Disability Act (ADA) and California laws that protect people with disabilities. The publications are: A reference guide for small business…
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Form 990 Policy and Memo
08/02/22
Form 990 Series – Whistleblower Policy and Memorandum
This memorandum includes a sample whistleblower policy, as well as a discussion of the legal rationale and background for the policy and considerations for implementation. This policy and memo, designed…
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Form 990 Policy and Memo
08/02/22
Form 990 Series – Public Disclosure Policy and Memorandum
This memorandum includes a sample policy for tax-exempt organizations to ensure they lawfully respond to requests for certain organizational documents as required by the Internal Revenue Code, as well as…
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