Can Churches Bar Service Animals?
Before your church considers barring service animals, it is good to understand the legal and ministerial dimensions.
American Disabilities Act (ADA)
What if Someone in Church Has the Virus?
Understanding the rights of congregants, staff, and volunteers.
Could Your Church Face an ADA Noncompliance Lawsuit for Its Website or App?
What to know about this rising trend in litigation.
Discrimination in Public Accommodations
Key Point 8-14.02. The federal Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against disabled persons by
Discrimination in Employment
Key Point 8-14.01. The federal Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employers with at least 15
Cases Recognizing the Ministerial Exception
Key Point 8-10.01. The civil courts have consistently ruled that the First Amendment prevents them
Compensating Employees Who Are Receiving Workers Compensation Benefits
Key Point 8-07.02. Employees who accept employment while receiving workers compensation benefits may be committing
Arbitration
Key Point 8-27. Churches have various defenses available to them if they are sued as
Employment Interviews
Key Point 8-26. Many employers interview applicants for employment. There are several state and federal
Termination of Employees
Termination Overview In most states, employees who are hired for an indefinite period are considered
Display of Posters
Key Point 8-20. Several federal and state laws require certain employers to display workplace posters
The Americans with Disabilities Act
In enacting the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) in 1990, Congress was responding to evidence
Characteristics
Key point 6-01.01. Unincorporated associations have no legal existence and as a result cannot sue
Churches and the Americans with Disabilities Act
How compliance helps churches welcome all people—including individuals with disabilities.
California Court Rejects Religious School’s Motion to Dismiss Disability Discrimination Claim
Church Law and Tax Report California Court Rejects Religious School’s Motion to Dismiss Disability Discrimination
The ADA and Church Hiring
A church may be liable for discriminatory termination, but not for failing to implement reasonable accommodations since it was the plaintiff's responsibility to suggest accommodations which he failed to do.
Prepare the Way
Practical ways to make your church accessible to all.
Q&A: Bringing Dogs to Church
You must make sure you're not subject to public accommodation provisions under state or local law.
Church Preschool Sued for Failing to Accommodate Autistic Child
Seek legal counsel before deciding to exclude a disabled child from a school or preschool.
Determing Disability Discrimination
Most courts have concluded that they are barred by the First Amendment from resolving challenges by dismissed clergy to the legal validity of their dismissals.