Nonprofit Volunteer Dismissal Liability

Summary

In North Carolina, a nonprofit corporation may face liability for improperly dismissing a volunteer if it breaches any agreements, violates anti-discrimination laws, or fails to follow its own policies and procedures. Without a specific agreement or contract, volunteers can generally be dismissed without cause, but the organization must still comply with its policies and anti-discrimination laws. If these guidelines are not followed, there may be potential liability.

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yes, the nonprofit corporation is in north carolina
Since the nonprofit is based in North Carolina, the key considerations for liability in the improper dismissal of a volunteer would include:
- Breach of any volunteer agreement or contract.
- Violation of anti-discrimination laws.
- Failure to adhere to the organization’s own policies and procedures.
Could you provide more details about the circumstances of the dismissal?
May a volunteer of a nonprofit corporation be dismissed without cause?
In Georgia, a volunteer of a nonprofit corporation can generally be dismissed without cause unless there is a specific agreement or contract stating otherwise. It is important to consider:
- Any written agreements or contracts.
- The organization's policies and procedures.
- Compliance with anti-discrimination laws.
Do you have a specific agreement or contract in place?
there is no agreement or contract
In Georgia, without a specific agreement or contract, volunteers can generally be dismissed without cause. However, the nonprofit should still adhere to:
- The organization's policies and procedures.
- Anti-discrimination laws.
If the dismissal violates these, there may still be some liability. Do you feel any of these guidelines were not followed in your case?