COVID-19 Nonprofit Resources

Updated December 14, 2021 *REFRESH PAGE FOR NEWEST UPDATES*

Please note information is rapidly changing and you should consult with your Pro Bono Partnership lawyer before relying on this guidance to make critical decisions. 

Legal Alerts

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Reopening the Workplace

• Seyfarth Shaw’s Path Out of the Pandemic – Implications for Employers
• Fisher Phillips’ Same Old Situation for Employers? Top 10 Takeaways as OSHA Updates COVID-19 Workplace Guidance
• Shearman & Sterling’s Guide to the Evolving Workplace
• Connecticut Business Reopening and Recovery Center
• New Jersey Center for Non-Profits’ Best Practices and Considerations for Nonprofit Reopening
• Fisher Phillips’ Post-Pandemic Back-To-Business FAQs For Employers
• Getting Back to Work in the Coronavirus World: What Is the New ‘Business as Usual’?

Vaccinations

• Fisher Phillips’ Vaccine Resource Center for Employers
• Who Calls the Shots? What You Need to Know About Vaccines (pre-recorded webinar)

Additional Resources

Information for Nonprofits and Community Organizations

• National Council of Nonprofits
• Paul, Weiss’ Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Center
• Bridgespan COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources for Nonprofits and Funders

State – Connecticut

• COVID Relief Fund for the Arts
• Child Care Providers: How to Minimize Liability Related to COVID-19
• Virtual Nonprofit Members’ Meetings Permitted
• State of Connecticut

State – New Jersey

• NJ Center for Non-Profits Summarizes Unemployment Comp Relief Law Signed by Gov. Murphy
• Jackson Lewis New Jersey Requires Workplace Protocols Effective November 5, 2020
• Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP New Jersey Implements Workplace Safety Protocols, New Complaint and Investigation Processes
• State of New Jersey
• The Center for Non-Profits Resources for Non-Profits in Response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak

State – New York

• New York Employers Mask or Vaccine Requirement (12/13/21)
• NY HERO Act Update: Employers Now Required to Activate Safety Plans
• Seyfarth Shaw Paid Leave and Coronavirus — Part 21: New York Legislature Passes COVID-19 Vaccine Paid Leave Law
• Reopening Safety Plan Template
• State of New York
• New York State Charities Bureau
• New York State Department of Labor – Order of Commissioner Roberta Reardon Regarding Unemployment Experience Rating Charges 1/14/2021

Topics

Contract Considerations

• COVID-19 Waivers (pre-recorded webinar)
• COVID-19 Contract Considerations: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know About Commercial Contracts and Leases During the Pandemic (pre-recorded webinar)
• Contract Considerations for Nonprofits During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Paycheck Protection Program

• Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Information Sheet: Nonprofit Borrowers-UPDATED August 2020
• Lowenstein Sandler Paycheck Protection Program Round 2: Frequently Asked Questions for Nonprofit Borrowers

Employment/HR

• Jackson Lewis Articles on The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
  • PPP and Tax Provisions (Dec. 28, 2020)
  • Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans (Dec. 28, 2020)
  • Employer-Sponsored Health and Welfare Plan Components (Dec. 29, 2020)
  • Unemployment Relief (Dec. 29, 2020)
  • Top Practical Considerations on FSA, Election Change Relief (Jan. 11, 2021)
  • Mandatory COVID-19 Benefits Under Families First Coronavirus Response Act Have Ended, Now What? (Jan. 13, 2021)
  • Workshare Back in Play (Jan. 14, 2021)
• Under New Stimulus Law, FFCRA Mandatory Leave Requirements End December 31, 2020, But Tax Credits Will Continue Through March 31, 2021 For Employers That Voluntary Comply With FFCRA
• Legal Issues with Managing a Remote Workforce (pre-recorded webinar)
• COVID-Related Legal Considerations for Nonprofit Employers (pre-recorded webinar)
• Managing Leaves and Leave Abuse During COVID-19 (pre-recorded webinar)
• Tackling Legal and Human Resources Issues Under COVID-19 (pre-recorded webinar)
• FAQ on Asking Employees to Sign Liability Waiver
• The SECURE Act, the CARES Act and COVID-19: Recent Changes Affecting Nonprofit Retirement Plans (pre-recorded webinar)
• The Jackson Lewis COVID-19 Advisor helps assess and manage the impact of COVID-19 on your business and employees by aggregating various laws, rules, and regulations by state.
• Fisher Phillips’ Comprehensive And Updated FAQs For Employers On The COVID-19 Coronavirus
• Ogletree Deakins’ COVID-19: FAQs on Federal Labor and Employment Laws
• U.S. Department of Labor’s Coronavirus Resources

Community Foundations/Special Relief Funds

As nonprofit organizations rally to navigate this unprecedented public health crisis, large funders across the tri-state area have mobilized to make COVID response funds available. These lists are not necessarily comprehensive, but will give an idea of what is out there.

Connecticut response funds, as provided by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.

New Jersey response funds, as provided by the Center for Non-Profits (under “Specific COVID-19 Funding Opportunities”).

New York response funds, as provided by the New York Council of Nonprofits (under “COVID-19 Funding Resources & Opportunities”).

Please Note: These resources are provided as a general informational service to volunteers, clients, and friends of Pro Bono Partnership. They should not be construed as, and do not constitute, legal advice on any specific matter, nor does distribution of this document create an attorney-client relationship.