Church Law & Tax Report
May/June 2008
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Recent Developments
Issues that affect ministers and churches, with Richard R. Hammar
Denominations - Legal Liability; Employment Practices; Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment Suit Proceeds Against Local Church, but Not Denomination
Denominations are not held liable for acts of individual churches.
Denominations - Legal Liability; Employment Practices
Church Secretary Sues for Age Discrimination
Federal appeals court rules she has enough evidence to move case forward.
Federal Court Denies Work Visa to Foreign Religious Worker
Immigrant ministers must fulfill several requirements to qualify for work visas.
Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities
Churches Not Liable for Safety of Students When They Leave Premises
Church’s duty to protect ends when a child leaves the physical custody of the church.
Officers, Directors, and Trustees; Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities
Injuries on the Playground
Court rules church not liable for injuries based on gross negligence.
Q&A
Q&A: Sponsoring Hayrides at Church
Should our church be concerned about sponsoring events like hayrides?
