It can be easy to forget among all of the good work that nonprofits do that we also need to follow the law! In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about the rules related to the people delivering our missions. There are work standards, safety and health laws, and workers’ compensation rules that nonprofits need to follow. The good news is that there are helpful tools to help you make sense of it all. Consider this one of those episodes as a appetizer to help you know what you need to know more about.
As a reminder, Nancy and Sarah aren’t attorneys. This episode and all of the tools they share are for educational purposes only. Please consult an attorney about your specific situation.
Nonprofit L&I Navigator (Washington State): A guide, short videos, and a longer recorded webinar. If you are in Washington State and want to attend a future webinar on these topics, email Nancy. We will be scheduling learning events soon.
Question to reflect on before you listen:
What questions do you have about worker-related law now?
- What resonated with you about this conversation? What would you like to take back to your organization?
- Which of the three topics we discussed would you like to spend more time on: worker standards, safety and health, or worker’s compensation? What is one next step you might take to learn more?
Word of the week: Worker
How do you feel when you think about the people delivering your mission as “workers”? How might thinking about them in this way help you to think about the responsibilities we have towards them?