Lawyers Alliance has provided legal assistance and information to strengthen nonprofits providing critical human and social services in New York City throughout the pandemic. We helped organizations whose operations were impacted by COVID-19 as well as those that participated in response efforts.
Lawyers Alliance Legal Alerts
Bylaws and Governance
Going Remote? Address Considerations for New York Not-for-Profit Corporations (updated January 10, 2024)
Expediting Nonprofit Governance During the Coronavirus Emergency (updated December 30, 2022)
New York Open Meetings Law - Current Requirements for Videoconferencing (December 22, 2022)
Frequently Asked Questions: Virtual Board Meetings (updated October 15, 2021)
Frequently Asked Questions: Providing Disaster Relief During the COVID Crisis (April 6, 2020)
Contracts
Conquering Contracts During the Coronavirus Pandemic FAQs (June 9, 2020)
COVID-19 and Insurance Coverage Considerations for Nonprofits (April 21, 2020)
Contract Considerations for Nonprofits During the Coronavirus Outbreak (March 16, 2020)
Employment and Volunteer Management
COVID-19 FAQs for Nonprofits (updated June 28, 2023)
Compliance with New York COVID-19 Leave Laws (updated June 13, 2023)
End to Form I-9 COVID Flexibility (updated June 12, 2023)
Considerations in Designing a Masking Policy (April 4, 2022)
Considerations in Designing a Remote Work/Work-from-Home Policy (April 4, 2022)
New York State HERO Act and Workplace Safety Plans - What Now? (March 31, 2022)
Running an Internship Program During the COVID-19 Crisis (June 2, 2020)
Fundraising
Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations: Opportunities and Risks (April 16, 2020)
Information Technology and Data Privacy
Youth Protection and Liability Concerns in Remote Learning During COVID-19 Health Emergency (May 14, 2020)
In addition, we refer you to Lawyers Alliance's Resources section for Legal Alerts on ongoing and general topics, such as Employment and Volunteer Management (e.g., Furloughs) and Lobbying and Political Activity Regulation (e.g., Election Season Compliance).
Recorded Webinars
Contract Considerations for Nonprofits During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Coping with COVID: The Latest on Employer Obligations and Best Practices
Guidance on Commercial Leases During the Pandemic
Responding to COVID-19: Reducing Your Workforce
Government and Regulatory Resources
- Centers for Disease Control Coronavirus Resources
- IRS resources to help those involved in providing disaster relief through charities
- US Chamber of Commerce Guide on COVID Emergency Loans
- US Department of Labor OSHA guidance on how to protect workers from COVID-19
- US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Guidance on Pandemic Preparedness and the Americans with Disabilities Act
- NYS Department of Health’s dedicated novel coronavirus website
- NYS Department of Health’s directory of local health departments
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services information for child care providers
- City of New York Coronavirus updates via text: text COVID to 692692
- City of New York Health Department guidance and FAQs dedicated to COVID-19
Resources from Nonprofit Capacity Builders
Other Disaster Relief Information
Visit our Disaster Relief webpage for information to help nonprofits impacted by, or helping others affected by, natural and manmade disasters and other tragedies.
When nonprofits are victims or responders to disasters or crises affecting New Yorkers, Lawyers Alliance stands ready to provide immediate assistance through telephone consultations, emergency trainings, and outreach to help nonprofits keep pace with emerging legal issues.
For more information:
Call (212) 219-1800 or contact info@lawyersalliance.org
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