Resource Library
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.
Featured Resources
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...
Uniform Guidance Crosswalk
This Crosswalk focuses on key substantive changes made in 2024 to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform...
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...
Legal Implications of the New Administration’s Moves
The executive actions taken during the first several months of the new Trump administration have garnered a great deal of attention and raised numerous questions for Community Action Agencies (CAAs). Through a series of executive orders (EOs) and memos, the administration has issued broad...
CAA Primer on Student Loan Repayment
The landscape of student loans and loan repayment plans in the United States is complex. Understanding the legal framework behind how these programs were created and function will help community action agencies (CAAs) navigate changes to the programs and better support staff who are utilizing them.
New EEOC Technical Assistance on Anti-Discrimination in the Workplace
On March 19, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released two technical assistance documents that address the scope of protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as they relate to an employer’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, programs, and...
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 shutdown contingency plans also help determine which federal programs and activities will continue...
Evaluating Cost-Saving Workforce Options in Leaner Times
In the face of potential federal budget cuts or a government shutdown, many Community Action Agencies (CAAs) evaluate cost-saving workforce options—from laying off staff to reducing hours or freezing wages. To help CAAs weather tough financial times and protect themselves against potential...
On Notice: Understanding Federal WARN Act Compliance
Whether due to funding cuts, government shutdowns, recompetition, or other operational reasons, at some point a Community Action Agency (CAA) may need to consider restructuring or downsizing its workforce. Terminating employees, shuttering locations, or implementing cost-saving measures trigger...
Litigation Update: Executive Orders on DEI and More
Over the last month, legal actions challenging the new administration’s executive orders (EOs) and other directives based on those EOs continue to make their way through the federal courts. In some cases, the court has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) or preliminary injunction (PI)...
A Primer on Tools a New Administration May Use to Effectuate Change
The early stages of a new administration can involve significant and fast-moving change. During this time, a president is typically focused on establishing policies and programs that align with the goals and priorities for his term. In an effort to effectuate timely change, a president may use a...
New Trump Administration Executive Orders: Initial Thoughts
Following the 2025 presidential inauguration, the White House released a myriad of new executive orders (EOs) on a host of issues. Many of these orders contain broad directives and it will take time for the practical implications of these actions to become clear. The documents mostly establish the...