June 21, 2018, White Plains, NY — Pro Bono Partnership (the Partnership) is pleased to announce that John P. Frantz, Esq. and Chan Lee, Esq. have been elected to its Board of Directors effective immediately. “I am delighted to welcome John and Chan to our Board of Directors,” said Nancy Eberhardt, Executive Director of Pro Bono Partnership. “They…
Read Full PostPro Bono Partnership Receives Grant From Investors Foundation to Support Educational Programming
June 14, 2018, White Plains, NY — Pro Bono Partnership (the Partnership) is pleased to announce it was awarded a $2,500 grant from Investors Foundation. These funds will support the Partnership’s mission to strengthen and empower nonprofits and communities by providing free legal services to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey, Long Island, and the New York metropolitan region….
Read Full PostLegal Alert: New Jersey New Equal Pay and Paid Sick Leave Laws
Action Required: See Details Below New Jersey Governor Murphy has approved two new laws that will dramatically impact the way New Jersey employers address compensation systems and paid sick leave policies. Both laws apply to all nonprofits and neither law contains a “small employer” exception. Pro Bono Partnership and the Jackson Lewis law firm have…
Read Full PostLegal Alert: New York State Enacts New Legislation Expanding Anti-Harassment Laws to Non-Employees, Requiring Anti-Harassment Training & Policies, & More
On April 12, 2018, Governor Cuomo expanded an employer’s obligations under the New York Labor Laws. Laws Prohibiting Sexual Harassment Laws Now Apply To Non-Employees Effective immediately, the New York State Human Rights Law has been expanded to prohibit sexual harassment against certain non-employees, including, but not limited to: contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants or other…
Read Full PostPro Bono Partnership Names Christine Michelle Duffy, Esq. New Jersey Program Director
May 22, 2018, White Plains, NY — Pro Bono Partnership (the Partnership) is pleased to announce the promotion of Christine Michelle Duffy, Esq. to New Jersey Program Director. Christine has been with the Partnership for 11 years as Senior Staff Attorney in the New Jersey office. In this new capacity, Christine will continue to provide direct legal services…
Read Full PostPartnership News and Highlights from Volunteer Events
Pro Bono Partnership is able to provide essential legal services to nonprofits in the tristate area at no charge because of our dedicated and tireless volunteers. So, it was with great pleasure that we honored our volunteers at three regional events: April 17 in White Plains, April 24 in Parsippany, and May 1 in Hartford….
Read Full PostLegal Alert: Westchester County, New York Passes Bill Prohibiting Employers From Asking About Prior Salary History
ACTION REQUIRED: New law effective July 9, 2018 On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed the Wage History Anti-Discrimination Bill, which prohibits employers in Westchester County, New York from inquiring about a job applicant’s prior salary history. The bill will become law on Monday, July 9, 2018. What should you do now?…
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