Church Law & Tax Report
March/April 2017
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Feature Article
Churches, Gender Identity, and Bathroom Access 
Landmark ruling addresses potential liability under "public accommodations" law.
Richard R. Hammar
Articles
New Act Restores Tax-Free Premium Reimbursements for Many 
Change reverses costly penalty many employers, including churches, faced under ACA.
Richard R. Hammar
Recent Developments
Issues that affect ministers and churches, with Richard R. Hammar
Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities
National, Regional Denominational Agencies Not Legally Responsible for Child’s Brain Damage Incurred at Affiliated Church 
Confidential and Privileged Communications
Clergy-Penitent Privilege May Not Protect Church Elders Who Did Not Report Child Abuse Case 
When is an employee's resignation effective? 
Richard R. Hammar