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Nonprofits
Form 990 Policy and Memo
08/02/22
Form 990 Policy Series – Executive Compensation Policy and Memorandum
This memorandum includes a sample policy for the review and approval of compensation of nonprofit officers and executives, as well as a discussion of the legal rationale and background for…
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Form 990 Policy and Memo
08/02/22
Form 990 Policy Series – Form 990 Distribution and Review Policy and Memorandum
This memorandum includes a sample policy creating a process for the preparation, review, and distribution of the Form 990, as well as a discussion of the legal rationale and background…
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GuideSpanish
01/20/22
AB5: Clasificación adecuada de empleado vs. contratista independiente
Al contratar trabajadores, clasificarlos adecuadamente como empleados o contratistas independientes tiene una importancia considerable tanto para los trabajadores como para las empresas, incluidas las organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Este…
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Guide
01/20/22
AB5: Proper Classification of Employee vs. Independent Contractor
When hiring workers, properly classifying them as employees or independent contractors has considerable significance for both the workers and businesses, including nonprofits. This bulletin will review the difference between an employee and independent contractor, how to properly apply the ABC test to worker classification, exceptions to the rule, and implications for nonprofits and small businesses.
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Template/Sample Form
12/10/21
Now That You’re Incorporated: Summary of Legal Requirements for Newly Formed Nonprofit Corporations
This is a sample letter that an attorney should send to a nonprofit corporation after it has successfully applied for and received tax-exempt status from the IRS. The letter covers…
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FAQsGuide
12/10/21
Alert on EDD Work Sharing Program
Employers that want to avoid layoffs can take advantage of the Work Sharing program. Work Sharing allows employers to reduce the hours of several employees who then access partial Unemployment Insurance to compensate for reduced hours. This alert explains the requirements of the program and the process for enrolling. (June 22, 2020)
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Template/Sample Form
12/10/21
Sample Notice to Commercial Landlord of Inability to Pay Rent (City of Los Angeles)
This document provides a sample letter a commercial tenant should send to their landlord in order to take advantage of protections in the City of Los Angeles for tenants who…
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Template/Sample Form
12/10/21
Sample Notice to Commercial Landlord of Inability to Pay Rent (County of Los Angeles)
This document provides a sample letter a commercial tenant should send to their landlord in order to take advantage of protections for commercial tenants in unincorporated LA County or County cities that do not have their own COVID-19 commercial tenant protections. (June 24, 2020)
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FAQsGuide
12/10/21
COVID-19 Protections for Small Business Commercial Tenants in Los Angeles County [May 2022]
This alert provides a general overview of Los Angeles County Protections for Small Business Commercial Tenants as of May 2022.
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Guide
12/10/21
Why Your Nonprofit Might Need Legal Assistance
This document lists some reasons why your nonprofit might need legal assistance and some examples of the types of legal assistance provided by Public Counsel’s Community Development Project.
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