Classifying a worker as an employee or an independent contractor has a significant effect on the cost of employing that individual. For this reason, the IRS and Department of Labor pay close attention to worker classification issues to ensure that employers are making the right determinations. This 2019 article from the CPA Journal (used with permission) details the relevant regulatory guidance and case law, the possible penalties for offenders, and the tests used to determine whether a classification is correct.

Meeting time represents an enormous investment for organizations, including salaries, benefits, meeting space, refreshments, and, most importantly, time and energy taken from other priorities and productivity. However, research indicates that many of these meetings are not only ineffective but are often considered to be a waste of time and a source of frustration and resentment. This article provides nine easy-to-apply tips for increasing meeting effectiveness, inspired by research, data, and best practices.

This social media policy was developed for employees and cast members. The employee sample is provided here. The theatre company providing this sample may modify it "to include in our Board orientation as a preventative measure. You might wish to develop one for your Board if they are posting on their own Facebook accounts about your theatre"

Based on an actual job description from an AACT-member company that combines the responsibilities of an Artistic Director and a Managing Director in one position.

Your theatre interacts with a lot of people, from audiences to donors to volunteers to board members. A good Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) solution lets you track and analyze those relationships in meaningful ways.

Funded by an LSC Technology Initiatives Grant, Idealware.com has partnered with the Michigan Advocacy Program to publish a series of technology toolkits that break four complex topics into easy-to-understand, actionable pieces. Each toolkit includes worksheets, exercises, links to additional resources, and case studies of how other legal aid organizations have implemented successful solutions

Funded by an LSC Technology Initiatives Grant, Idealware.com has partnered with the Michigan Advocacy Program to publish a series of technology toolkits that break four complex topics into easy-to-understand, actionable pieces. Each toolkit includes worksheets, exercises, links to additional resources, and case studies of how other legal aid organizations have implemented successful solutions

Organizations such as ours apply employment practices every day to people who never get paid a cent, and this should be taken into account when considering whether or not to purchase EPL insurance. [Article from AACT Spotlight]