Church Law & Tax Report
January/February 1991
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Articles
Recent Developments
Issues that affect ministers and churches, with Richard R. Hammar
Counseling; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
Sexual Misconduct of Counselors
A court ruled that a pastoral counseling center could be sued for a counselor's misconduct.
Confidential and Privileged Communications
Privileged Communications
When does the clergy-penitent privilege apply?
Church Records
Amendment of Church Documents
A court ruled that a church's articles of incorporation could not be amended without the pastor's approval.
Employment Practices; Schools
Church Schools and the Minimum Wage
Court rules that church-run schools must pay the minimum wage.
Contracts; Employment Practices; Schools
Failure to Renew Contracts
Can a school be sued for failing to renew an administrator's contract?
Section 6050I of the Internal Revenue Code
The IRS recently issued a reminder to tax-exempt organizations.
Dismissed Member Sues Church
The First Amendment prevents courts from resolving such cases.
Child Care Licensing
A court ruled that requirements do not violate the First Amendment.
Self-Proclaimed Minister Claims Social Security Exemption
His claim was rejected by the Tax Court.
Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Invalidation of Charitable Gifts Made Prior to Death
A Florida law allowing heirs to challenge wills was recently repealed.
Church Property; Counseling; Zoning
Counseling Center's Request for Building Permit Denied
The services offered would not have been for "religious purposes" as required by zoning law.
Church Property
Designation of a Church as a Historical Landmark
This designation may violate churches' constitutional rights.
