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Talya Cohen posted a new Topic
Thursday, Jun 27, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Copyright Restrictions on In-Person Storytime Programs?
Hi there,
I would love to hear how your institutions have approached developing in-person storytime programs that comply with copyright restrictions. Based on what I can find online, it appears that live/in-person read alouds in classrooms and libraries fall under the Fair Use exemption of the Copyright Act and are therefore permissible. The museum I work for is a nonprofit but charges admission--does this exemption apply to us as well? Additionally, because we are hosting the sto...
I would love to hear how your institutions have approached developing in-person storytime programs that comply with copyright restrictions. Based on what I can find online, it appears that live/in-person read alouds in classrooms and libraries fall under the Fair Use exemption of the Copyright Act and are therefore permissible. The museum I work for is a nonprofit but charges admission--does this exemption apply to us as well? Additionally, because we are hosting the sto...
Nicole Cross posted a reply on Re: Time-Tracking Tools for Full-Time Employees
Thursday, Jun 27, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Said: Hi Jessica,We use an app called When I Work, its web based and has an app for your phone so our employees are able to clock in anywhere and it also has an area for notes if they need to add what they worked on or anything like t...
Jessica Brubaker posted a new Topic
Thursday, Jun 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Time-Tracking Tools for Full-Time Employees
Hi all -
I'm sure that many of you are familiar with the new overtime rules that are going into effect in July and then again in January of next year. A few of our current full-time salaried employees are impacted by this change - they used to be over the threshold to be classified as exempt employees but will now be eligible for overtime pay. I'm reaching out for help because I'm looking for a tool to help them track their hours easily for payroll purposes. Our work isn't e...
I'm sure that many of you are familiar with the new overtime rules that are going into effect in July and then again in January of next year. A few of our current full-time salaried employees are impacted by this change - they used to be over the threshold to be classified as exempt employees but will now be eligible for overtime pay. I'm reaching out for help because I'm looking for a tool to help them track their hours easily for payroll purposes. Our work isn't e...
Diane Chambers posted a reply on Re: Exhibit Farm Cow?
Thursday, Jun 27, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Said: We too have the Incredible Milking Cow. We have not seen ripping of the teats. We have had teats come off occasionally. We have had good luck with teats purchased from Amazon - Rhinehart Calf Teria Nipple Only. I have found that if I ta...
Megan Dietz posted a reply on Re: Signatories
Thursday, Jun 27, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Said: Our museum has the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and Controller as staff signatories. Normally the Board President and Treasurer are also signatories, but our current Treasurer cannot be a signatory due to the nature of her...
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