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Human Resources
UNA Nonprofit Credential Badge for Human Resources

Empowering Your People, Strengthening Your Mission

You want to do everything you can to make sure your organization and employees are protected. Are you confident that your Human Resources policies and practices are legal, equitable, and fully able to protect your mission? While mission and community are the primary focus of nonprofits, people management and compliance with federal and state law are critical and no less demanding for today's successful nonprofit.

The Nonprofit Credential in Human Resources (HR) gives you the tools—and expert advice in how to use them—to implement best practices in HR at your nonprofit. The course will demonstrate how to adapt your HR policies to comply with changing laws and will provide a framework for staying current in the evolving HR landscape.

What You’ll Gain:

  • A clear understanding of employment and discrimination laws tailored to your organization’s size—and how to implement them effectively.
  • Practical guidance for creating or refining personnel policies and handbooks that keep you compliant and confident.
  • Proven strategies for recruiting and retaining top talent, ensuring your team stays engaged and motivated.
  • A toolkit designed to inspire positive performance and drive meaningful results.

Ready to empower your team and create an organization where people thrive? Let’s make it happen.

Upon completion, your organization will earn the UNA Human Resources Badge, a mark of excellence to share with your network and show the world you’re serious about making an impact.

Human Resources will be held on August 20 and 21, 2025.*

Each of the nine Nonprofit Credential courses is offered online, once in a calendar year. Please check the UNA Event Calendar for all upcoming courses.

While it's more beneficial to attend the live courses, we record the sessions so you can watch them on your schedule.

Cost:
UNA Member Rate: $180 for the first person/$40 for each additional participant
Not-Yet-Member Rate: $360 for the first person/$80 for each additional participant

*Dates are subject to change up to 30 days prior to the first session.

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Human Resources Badge Requirements

In order to earn the Nonprofit Credential Human Resources Badge, the organization must submit the following items for review and approval:

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Provide job descriptions for at least 2-3 positions (or group of positions) clearly stating whether the position is exempt or nonexempt.

KEY VOLUNTEERS

Provide a job description and a detailed explanation of key volunteer positions. Include an explanation for their status as volunteer rather than employee.

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

Provide a copy of the employee handbook. Include these particulars.

  • Pregnancy Accommodations Notice: For organizations with 15 or more employees, make sure that the notice is in the handbook book and on labor posters.
  • Policies Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation: List all protected classes and provide reporting process which includes at least two people to report violations.
  • How to Request Accommodations.
  • Pay Policies: Communicate time tracking and overtime policies as well as paydays; PTO, vacation, and sick leave, if any, policies.
  • FMLA Policy if over 50 employees.
  • At-Will Statement—Provide a copy of your at-will statement and explain where and how it is presented to employees.
  • Termination Process—Document the organization’s process and practice of termination for employees and for volunteers.
  • Handbook Acknowledgement—Document when, where and how employees have received and acknowledged receipt of employee handbook. Also note how distribution of revised handbooks are handled and acknowledged.

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Provide a copy of your Employment Application, if used. Note any problem areas.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

Provide a list and justification for all independent contractors.

NOTE: Please follow specific guidelines in the participant folder, as they are always going to be the most current.

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Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Weron

Kathleen D. Weron has an extensive employment law practice with a focus on occupational safety and health, labor law, employment advice and counsel and employment litigation. She regularly advises small and large employers to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. 

Ms. Weron has represented employers before the EEOC, OSHA/UOSH, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Utah Labor Commission. She has successfully litigated issues involving whistleblower matters, sexual harassment, all Title VII protected classes, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and the FLSA.

Ms. Weron offers an array of employment services to her clients to promote best practices and productive work environments, including providing compliance advice and conducting privileged audits. She designs, modifies and implements customized employee handbooks, workplace policies, and agreements regarding confidentiality, noncompetition, nonsolicitation, and inventions assignments. Kathleen also drafts, reviews, and negotiates executive compensation packages and severance agreements.

Ms. Weron practices with the international employment law firm, Ogletree Deakins and has been recognized in Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America and distinguished as Lawyer of the Year in 2016, 2017 and 2023 in both Employment Law Management and Employment Law Litigation.