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MY Project USA

Review Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit uplifting children in Ohio by providing a consultation on employment law and/or reviewing their template Employee and Independent Contractor Agreements.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: OH
About the Organization: MY Project USA believes all children have the right to a safe, enriching environment that will allow them to reach their full potential as productive citizens. They build capacity and uplift families through education, social services, civic engagement and advocacy, creating compassionate youth who will build a safer, stronger, just and more inclusive America.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):End Poverty, Good Health and Well Being, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, Zero Hunger
Legal Issue(s):

The MY Project USA team is growing quickly. They are seeking a consultation to discuss a handful of discrete questions around what health benefits they are required to provide their full-time employees. Additionally, they would appreciate assistance reviewing their template Employee and Independent Contractor agreements. Of the two, the Independent Contractor agreement is the higher priority, because they plan to onboard 15-20 individuals for their summer programming. All team members are based in Ohio. If an attorney does not have the expertise/capacity to assist with each request, assistance with any piece would be greatly appreciated.

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Solutions Journalism Network

Review/Advise on Subgrant Agreement

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit news organization by reviewing and advising on a template Subgrant Agreement

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: The Solutions Journalism Network is a nonprofit leading a global shift in journalism, focused on what the news misses most often: how people are trying to solve problems and what we can learn from their successes or failures.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Affordable and Clean Energy, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, End Poverty, Gender Equality, Good Health and Well Being, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Zero Hunger
Legal Issue(s):

The Solutions Journalism Network team has a template Subgrant Agreement that was prepared by an attorney a few years ago. They are seeking assistance reviewing the contract and creating an internal annotated version for their staff that explains the provisions and provides guidance on whether negotiation on certain terms is acceptable.

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RADIKAL

Explain Provisions in Grant Agreement

Summary:

Assist a social enterprise engaged in micro-lending in Haiti by reviewing the terms of a Grant Agreement.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: RADIKAL is a social enterprise focused on creating opportunities for Haitian women living in poverty by investing in micro-enterprises.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
  • Visit RADIKAL
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Gender Equality, Zero Hunger
Legal Issue(s):

RADIKAL recently signed a Grant Agreement. They are seeking assistance walking through the agreement to ensure they understand the provisions and to identify any red flags.

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