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Church Law & Tax Report

November/December 2015
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Feature Article

Reviewing Your Church's Employment Policies and Practices

Reviewing Your Church's Employment Policies and Practices Member access only

An annual human resources audit can reduce any church's legal liabilities. Here's how.
David Middlebrook

Articles

Payroll Audits: What Every Church Should Know

Payroll Audits: What Every Church Should Know Member access only

Preparation can prevent an audit—or handle one if it arises.
David Middlebrook

Recent Developments

Issues that affect ministers and churches, with Richard R. Hammar
Illinois
Defamation

Anonymous Online Posting May Not Safeguard Individuals from Defamation Claims, Disclosure of Identity Member access only

Arkansas
Child Abuse Reporting

The Penalties for Failing to Report Abuse "Immediately" Member access only

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How Churches Spend Their Money

How Churches Spend Their Money

A breakdown of percentages of where church funds actually go.
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Church Issues: Waivers and Release Forms and Church Liability
Church Issues: Waivers and Release Forms and Church Liability Member access only
What these documents do—and don't do—based on statutes and court decisions made nationwide.
Avoiding Church Lawsuits
Avoiding Church Lawsuits Member access only
Create proactive procedures to avoid common reasons why churches most often go to court.
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