Employment Law
The Alliance has compiled this set of employment law resources from throughout the nonprofit and museum sector.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provides the full text of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The U.S. Department of Justice makes available the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provides the full text of the Civil Rights Act of 1991.
The Department of Labor offers Elaws Advisors, interactive tools that provide information about Federal employment laws. Each Advisor simulates an interaction with an employment law expert by asking questions and providing answers based on the responses.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provides the full text of the Equal Pay Act is available here.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The Department of Labor provides an overview of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Information & Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The U.S. Department of Justice provides information and technical assistance related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) homepage
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for enforcing laws regarding health and safety in the workplace.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provides the full text of the Rehabilitation Act.
The federal Department of Labor provides information about state labor laws, including websites and contact information for state labor offices.
Tax Information for Other Nonprofits
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides resources on employment taxes for nonprofits. The site has information about withholding and filing requirements, electronic payment options, and tax and reporting records. In addition, employers can download tax forms and publications.