Attorneys from the law firm Crowell & Moring LLP will discuss challenges facing nonprofit news organizations in a changing political landscape and provide strategies on how to mitigate risk of exposure to legal action. Topics will include the items listed below, and resources offered by ProJourn and the Reporters Committee to assist nonprofit news organizations in navigating these issues.

• Categorization of workforce: exempt versus non-exempt employees and the role of independent contractors
• General wage and hour guidelines
• Employee handbooks: practical guidance
• Ongoing developments and insights on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the employment context

This event will not be recorded; please RSVP to join the conversation and receive resources. This is a legal training, but the information provided does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice.

Please note this event is only for INN members.