Video: The Ramifications of New FLSA Worker Classifications In this brief video, attorney Dustin Gaines reviews newly-adopted FLSA worker classifications with Church Law & Tax. The Editors
Free Webinar: The State of Church Compensation 2024 Share this free webinar with anyone wondering about the state of church compensation in 2024. Trends, data, discussion. The Editors
Fed Raises Minimum Salary Requirements For Exempt Status New minimum salary requirement jumps from $684 to $844 per week and applies as of July 1, 2024, with another jump planned for 2025. Frank Sommerville
Indiana Supreme Court Says Church Autonomy Doctrine Bars Man’s Lawsuit Court says a Catholic school’s choice to fire a man who married another man is a matter of church autonomy. Richard R. Hammar
Part 6 of 6 The Remote Worker and the FLSA How churches should handle employee classifications and overtime pay as more people work from home. Elaine L. Sommerville, CPA & Frank Sommerville, CPA, JD
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. Frank Sommerville
Discrimination Claim Brought Against School that Fired Gay Teacher Allowed to Proceed Except for religious discrimination, religious organizations are not exempt from other forms of discrimination prohibited under Title VII. Richard R. Hammar
Court Allows Pastor’s Wrongful Dismissal Lawsuit to Proceed What church leaders should note about this surprising decision by a federal court in Ohio. Richard R. Hammar
The Top 10 Articles on Church Law & Tax in 2021 HR topics of greatest interest; plus the 5 top viewed webinars. The Editors
Ex-Employee’s Lawsuit Against Church Fails Under Church Autonomy Doctrine Florida appeals court also rejects agency law claim based on the doctrine. Richard R. Hammar
Advantage Member Exclusive Getting Your Church Employment Questions Answered On-Demand Webinar: Addressing some of the most challenging and confusing issues churches face as employers. Frank Sommerville
Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay Requirements May Apply to More Church Employees A look at how the recent withdrawal of the Independent Contractor Rule by the Biden administration affects churches. Richard R. Hammar
The Top 10 Articles on Church Law & Tax in 2020 Here’s what interested church leaders the most this past year. Michelle Dowell
Q&A: What’s the Best Way to Cut Our Budget as We Weather the Effects of the Pandemic? This Q and A will help your church address the budget in the best way to weather the financial strain created by the pandemic. Michael E. Batts
Christian College Not Liable for Sexual Misconduct of Former Student Hired by a Church Churches should be aware that states are divided on liability based on recommendations related to hiring. Richard R. Hammar
Advantage Member Exclusive Reopening Your Church during the Pandemic—A Discussion of Church Management Issues On-Demand Webinar: 10 questions that church leaders face right now when it comes to reopening their buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Thorough Is Our Background Screening Program? Proper screening costs very little but increases safety a great deal. The Editors
Advantage Member Exclusive Will Our Church Get Sued for Reopening? How church leaders should weigh the potential legal liabilities associated with public gatherings during the pandemic. Matthew Branaugh
Can Churches Dismiss an Employee Without Cause? Understanding the limitations of "employment at will," and the idea that an employee can leave a job without cause, too. Donn Meindertsma