NGO Education Survey

Non-Profit Organizations and the Law

Non-profit organizations play an important part in our communities and many people become involved with them in various capacities, as employees, directors or volunteers for example. This presentation provides a look at non-profits from a legal perspective. Topics for discussion include: - How these organizations can be structured - How non-profits are affected by things like employment law or freedom of information and protection of privacy law - How such organizations fit into the taxation system - The difference between a non-profit organization and a charity - Rights and responsibilities of those involved with non-profits - Types of liability issues these organizations and those involved with them can face and the kinds of steps they can take to help protect themselves