Monthly Archives: March 2018

Ask the Expert: Important Questions Nonprofit Board Members Should Ask

Dear Finance Expert, I’m a nonprofit board member and admittedly I don’t feel comfortable interpreting financial statements. What should I focus on? What are the important questions I should be asking to meet my fiduciary responsibilities and protect the organization? Signed, Lost in Translation Dear Lost in Translation, Reading financial statements can be flat out… Read more »

Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Goes Into Effect on April 1st

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which takes effect on April 1, 2018, extends legal protections for pregnant workers in Massachusetts. Most notably, employers will be required to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions. What does the bill include? The new bill was created to close the gaps between federal law and Massachusetts non-discrimination… Read more »