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All of CAPLAW’s resources and publications are now available in CAPLAW’s new Resource Library. Use the search filters below to find the resource you need.
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Bylaws Toolkit
This updated Bylaws Toolkit will help CAAs develop bylaws that are clear, effective, and up-to-date. The toolkit outlines key concepts for an agency’s bylaws, such as the authority of the Board of...
Dynamic Duos Podcast
Mutual respect and trust between leaders at a Community Action Agency (CAA) is essential to the stability of the organization. Without a strong relationship between a CAA board chair and executive...
Tips on Preparing for a Possible Government Shutdown
With the possibility of a federal government shutdown looming, what should CAAs be doing to prepare? Review 10 tips to consider when preparing for a possible shutdown. Summaries of federal agency...
Final Changes to the FLSA Overtime Rule
On April 26, 2024, DOL published a Final Rule on Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees (the “Overtime Rule”). In this webinar, CAPLAW discussed the Overtime Rule, impacts the changes could have on CAAs, and any new...
Overview of FLSA Principles
This FAQ addresses commonly asked questions about the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including its applicability to Community Action Agencies (CAAs). It provides an overview of key FLSA principles and discusses the exemptions CAAs most frequently use to classify employees as “exempt”...
Complying with the New FLSA Overtime Rule
On April 26, 2024, DOL published a Final Rule on Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees (the “Final Rule”). Key changes in the Final Rule include: (i) on July 1, 2024, raising the salary level above which...
2024 Final Uniform Guidance Revisions
On April 22, 2024, the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published the final revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the Uniform Guidance), 2 C.F.R. Part 200, in the Federal Register. This webinar outlines some...
DOL Increases Salary Level for FLSA Overtime Exemption
Community Action Agencies (CAAs) will soon need to consider the exempt status of their employees and eligibility for overtime pay following recent regulatory changes issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). On April 26, 2024, DOL published a Final Rule on Defining and Delimiting the...
Final Uniform Guidance Revisions Issued
On April 4, 2024, the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced a draft version of the federal register notice releasing the final revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the Uniform Guidance), 2 C.F.R. Part...
Being Direct: Shared Cost Recovery through Direct Cost Allocation Webinar
In this webinar, CAPLAW and financial expert Kay Sohl review the Shared Cost Recovery through Direct Cost Allocation toolkit and discuss the issue it covers, including factors CAAs should weigh when deciding. . .
Being Direct: Shared Cost Recovery through Direct Cost Allocation
When federally funded organizations incur shared costs that benefit multiple funding awards it can be difficult to determine how much to charge each award for those costs. Allowable methods of shared cost recovery vary, and organizations weigh factors such as size, resources, experience, staffing,...
CAPLAW CSBG Training Module
This Introduction to CSBG training module is an interactive tool for Community Action Agencies to learn about the federal Community Services Block Grant Act. All Community Action Agencies receive Community Services Block Grant (or CSBG) funds…