Soundwaves is Schinnerer's risk management newsletter for non-profit organizations. Read the latest issue, Avoid the Calamity of Wage and Hour Claims.

A complete archive of past issues follows:

Claims

• Wage & Hour Claims, Overtime Lawsuits On the Rise 
  Wage claims are on the rise, and the data suggests that organizations are taking notice.
• Not-for-Profit Claims
  Topics included: What if a Lawsuit is Brought Against Your Non-Profit?, Types of Claims a Non-Profit Might Face, Costs Associated With Claims and more.
• As The Economy Trends Down, Employer Risk Trends Up 
  Effects a down economy has on employment related risks and the legal changes employers should be aware of.

Corporate Governance

• Transparency in Not-For-Profit Organizations, Part One: Transparency in Governance and Financial Management.
  Non-profits can benefit from a greater emphasis on transparency in their conduct.
• Transparency in Not-For-Profit Organizations, Part Two: Transparency in Internal Operations. Non-profits can benefit from a greater emphasis on transparency in their conduct.
• Navigating Cultural Wars
  Addresses strategies for a successful merger.
• Is Your Non-Profit Financially Sound?
  Signs of a Healthy Organization.
• The Pillars of Non-Profit Governance
  Sitting on a Board of Directors means more than just showing up for meetings.
• Not-for-Profit Boards
  Topics included: An Effective Board of Directors, Board of Directors and Lawsuits, Excess Benefits Transaction Tax, Claims Corner and more.
• Understanding Corporate Sponsorships
  They're tax free; but only if you understand what's covered and what's not.

Employment Practices

• Volunteers in Not-For-Profit Organizations - Managing the Risk of Volunteer Involvement. 
  Whether serving as directors or officers of the organization or carrying out its beneficial mission of serving the public, volunteers in not-for-profits present both a significant asset and a significant risk.
• Recent Developments in Employment Law 
  Discusses the recent changes in employment law pertaining to pay equity, age discrimination, family and medical leave, disability and gay rights.
• Emerging Employment Issues
  Looks at three emerging issues in employment law and how each could impact an association the way they do business.
• Tools to Manage Employment Risks
  Discusses the many tools available to our insured non-profits to help manage risks up front.
• Don't Let "You're Fired" Lead to a Lawsuit
  Strategies for managing layoffs and other terminations of employment.
• Employee Handbook Essentials
  Topics included: Hotline Features Advice on Managing Risk, Calling the Hotline, and Using Volunteers.
• Employee Handbooks and Insurance
  Topics included: Employee Handbooks, Questions You Should Ask Before Buying Not-For-Profit Coverage, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Facts and more.
• Spotlight on Employment Practices
  Topics included: Remedies for Workplace Violence, Employee Monitoring and Types of Claims Asserted Against Non-Profit Associations.
• Thriving in Tough Times
  Topics included: Thriving in Tough Times, IRS Form 990, Issues & Trends.

Fiduciary

• Change Comes in the Form of Increased Exposure to Fiduciary Liability
  Explains how fiduciaries are affected in tough economic times and how they can reduce their risk to exposures.
• Managing Pension Funds
  Understanding your fiduciary role is key to mitigating risk.
• Protecting Your Organization's Assets
  Discusses the risks associated with fiduciary duties

Intellectual Property

• Don't Forget the Copyright
  Topics included are: Electronic Copyrights, Define it: Copyright & Trademark, Anatomy of a Trademark Claim, Publishing Perils and Web Resources.
• Intellectual Property and E-Sign Act
  Topics included: Association Internet Ventures, Understanding the E-Sign Act, Violating Intellectual Property Rights and more.

Legal Concerns

• Non-Profits and Antitrust Law
  Will history repeat itself with a new generation of directors and officers?
• Is Your Organization Online? Tips for mitigating risks in the blogosphere.
• Keeping the Public Trust
  Addresses the importance of non-profits keeping in line with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
• What's Up in 2006
  Addresses not-for-profits facing familiar issues and new rules.
• Antitrust and Your Association
  Because antitrust is so serious, understanding the law is key.

Technology

• Internet Ethics and Fundraising
  Topics included: Internet Ethics and the Sale of Personal Information, Fundraising on the Internet and more.