Almost any day-to-day decision or action by anyone in the organization can trigger a lawsuit. Of all the lawsuits brought against nonprofit organizations, more than 50% involve employees. Even with the most diligent efforts to prevent employment disputes, the following claims can and are often alleged against businesses:

• Discrimination due to race, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation
• Wrongful termination
• Sexual harassment
• Promotions and compensation
• Interference with employment contract
• Hiring decisions
• Conflicts of interest
• Libel, slander, and defamation of character
• Failure to supervise employees
• Invasion of privacy
• Copyright infringement, misrepresentation of ideas and unauthorized use of logos