Part 5 of 6
Title VII and Church Employment Practices
How the Supreme Court’s interpretation of Title VII’s term “sex” affects church employment.
Discrimination
Can Churches Bar Service Animals?
Before your church considers barring service animals, it is good to understand the legal and ministerial dimensions.
Supreme Court Reaffirms and Expands Ministerial Exception
What the ruling means for churches and religious organizations.
What an Early COVID-19 Supreme Court Decision Meant for Church Gatherings
A Court decision early in the COVID-19 pandemic rejected a California church’s request to restore in-person gatherings sooner than the state allowed.
Ministerial Exception
The law doesn't always protect pastors from employment discrimination.
Public Accommodations Laws
Understand how discrimination laws affect which outside groups can use church facilities.
Will Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination Become Illegal?
High court’s decision could have implications for the hiring and firing practices of churches.
Court Dismisses Pregnancy-Related Lawsuit Brought Against Church
Judge says the facts of the case demonstrate firing was based on religious doctrine.
The Masterpiece Cakeshop Ruling and Religious Freedom
This case and two others reflect the complexities of issues related to public accommodation.
Why Hiring Ex-Offenders Should Be a Priority for Churches
How churches can prioritize support and employment for those leaving prison—while still considering the risks.
Minding the Gap: Gender and Compensation in Churches and Ministries
How churches can provide equitable pay for the women and men they employ.
Churches, Gender Identity, and Bathroom Access
Landmark ruling addresses potential liability under "public accommodations" law.
Responding to the Transgender Bathroom Access Controversy
How church leaders can navigate this still-developing legal issue.
Churches and the Americans with Disabilities Act
How compliance helps churches welcome all people—including individuals with disabilities.
Annual Deadline Looms for Church-Run Schools
Racial nondiscrimination certificate is one of the most neglected federal reporting requirements.
What the “Ministerial Exception” Ruling Means for Churches
The implications of the Supreme Court's unanimous decision
Q&A: Restricting Activities of Transgender Church Member
Can we restrict member's activities after a sex change?
Q&A: Avoiding Unlawful Discrimination in Interviews
What questions can—and can't—we ask prospective employees and their references?
Preaching about Homosexuality
What pastors should know about the Hate Crimes Act.
Q&A: Bringing Dogs to Church
You must make sure you're not subject to public accommodation provisions under state or local law.