can employers force employeees to undertake charitable activities ?
443452
They can't make you do that. These employers are just bullying the employees.
986193
Extending charitable deduction to non-itemizing taxpayers.
653977
There is an organization called Combined Federal Campaign.\n\nThis allows people who work for the government to donate money to worthy causes.\n\nIn the booklet they distribute to entice employees to donate, they have a listing as to what percentage of donations go to the charity.\n\nOrganization that have overhead costs of 25% or more are flagged.\n\nI'm not certain how you could get ahold of this booklet, but it would give a start to determine where to donate.
861625
What about charity work?
901075
Contributions to a specific person are not tax deductible, so if you see a notation like you describe someplace, it's not true and if you donate then end up audited, it'll be disallowed.
185852
Aside from tax shelter, starting your own charity gives a business control over where their charitable donations go and how they are used. It also "humanizes" the company - projecting the image that this business has a strong social responsibility. Great for building credibility and helping other people
779296
NO.\nFBT is levied only on those fringe benfits which are shared by company with the employees.
163985
If you know someone who works for the company ask them to help you with your approach.\n\nOtherwise go in and ask who would make that kind of decision... be sure when you approach the person you explain what the donation will go to and WHY you are asking them for help.
44146
Here is the section of the US Code that applies.\n\n(3) Corporations, and any community chest, fund, or foundation, organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, or educational purposes, or to foster national or international amateur sports competition (but only if no part of its activities involve the provision of athletic facilities or equipment), or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual, no substantial part of the activities of which is carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting, to influence legislation (except as otherwise provided in subsection (h)), and which does not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.
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The Florida laws on CHARITABLE gambling can be found here:\nhttp://www.gambling-law-us.com/Charitable-Gaming/Florida/\n\nI assume that 100% of all monies raised will be donated to charity (otherwise you would be breaking several state and federal laws).\n\nHope this helps!
942369
He has the right to do so, if he attempted to impose his religion on you and your fellow employees with the imminent threat of your jobs on the line then he would be crossing the line. He even has the right to suggest that one should convert to Christianity, or be saved or anything else, if one assumes that it may be a bit harassing to have it mentioned or brought up, it is debatable, but not a definite violation of your rights or even an overstep of his boundaries. I would suggest that you just bring it up to him and see how he reacts. wish ya the best peace and GOD bless...\n(no offense if yer an atheist or a follower of another religion/spirituality... That's my own little default way of hoping that all is well with you in spite of anything that may have been said or done)
909959
Yes, but it can also be a distraction. The owner may wish to alleviate liability, you know, like "Hi Mr. OSHA investigator. Yes, I cut my finger off because I was singing to the music and not really paying attention".\nhttp://www.legal-forms-kit.com/freelegaladvice/employment/12.html\n\nThe employees could bring a little IPOD in and listen, and take the chance on getting fired or of hurting someone else. I dunno, I guess we signed up to work for pay and the work guidelines are what the owner stipulates, We can always try and go someplace else.\n\nHowever, if you could show the owner that productivity will go up, now that may spark his/her interest!\nhttp://www.kutchka.com/public/Listening_to_music_increases_productivity.pdf
541067
good question ..similar to the average sal in your company ..0 ..they do it for charity
791105
If you are an "at will" employee they can do what they wish as long as it is not retroactive (paying you that wage for work you have already performed.)
1071097
It depends on the nature of the organization. Non-profits must have certain provisions, charities must have the same and a few more provisions, and even for-profit organizations must by law have some provisions in their articles of organization, which must be recorded with the secretary of state or corporations division in the state of registration.\n\nBy-laws usually repeat any needed provisions, and those cannot be changed without running into legal problems, but you can make a lot of changes if they are not required by law.\n\nIt sounds like somebody needs to consult an experienced corporate lawyer.
102770
No Way can they make you donate from your hard earned money. Great Question, I am sure that most of the answers you  see here will help you "fight back" if  you can get some support from your co-workers
634364
Local Charity? Local Council - depending on purpose etc