Managing Risks

Strong document retention policies are essential, especially for workplace investigations and misconduct allegations. Get tips to protect your organization and those it serves.

From alcohol misuse to workplace misconduct, these events blur the line between professional and personal life, creating potential liabilities. In this article, discover strategies to host safe and enjoyable workplace celebrations. Learn how to set clear behavioral standards, plan responsibly, and protect employees while fostering camaraderie.

When abuse or misconduct allegations hit, ministry leaders can be caught off guard. This op-ed emphasizes the need for proactive preparation, detailing essential steps like quick triage, safety plans, pastoral support, and clear communication to handle these crises effectively and maintain community trust.

Most people know that if there is an allegation of child abuse, a report to the authorities needs to be made, but may be unsure of how to do it. We've created a template form and some guidelines that may help.

Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) protects employers from risks associated with how employees are managed. Employers should not assume they are covered under their general liability insurance policy.

Non-disclosure agreements are controversial in the context of abuse and misconduct claims. This article discusses the pros and cons of NDAs and considerations about implementing them.

Part one discusses how organizations operating abroad should be wary of possible gaps in insurance coverage. Avoiding those gaps is essential to the continued health of your ministry.

A multi-chapter resource which explains insurance. Let us help you evaluate your insurance coverage and make sure you have what you need, and more.

There are many ways fraud can be committed at a nonprofit organization. The one thing all types of fraud have in common, however, is that they involve a violation of trust. And nowhere is the damage from that violation more acute than in not-for-profit organizations, which by their very nature and purpose are part of the public trust. Learn more about how to prevent fraud in a guest post and questionnaire by CapinCrouse!

A white paper by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. about how to protect your religious organization from the risk of lawsuits.