Church Law & Tax Report
January/February 1997
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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
Church Liability for the Sexual Misconduct of Ministers
Church and denominational agency not responsible for pastor's misconduct
Church Property
Disaffiliated Churches' Property
When a church leaves its denomination, who keeps the property?
Freedom of Religion
Sex Discrimination in Schools
Court rules that nun cannot sue school and archdiocese.
Freedom of Religion
Sex Discrimination in Universities
Court dismisses nun's lawsuit against her former employer.
Age Discrimination
Employers cannot avoid an age discrimination claim by replacing a worker with a similarly aged worker.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment as Sex Discrimination
Female minister sues denominational agency for sexual harassment.
Freedom of Religion; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
Church Employee Dismissed After Making Accusations of Sexual Misconduct
Woman sues church for dismissing her after she complained against another minister.
Man Sues Priest and Archdiocese Over Abuse Suffered as Teen
Court dismissed lawsuit due to lack of support for claims.
