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.
Employment
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.
The Top 10 Articles on Church Law & Tax in 2021
HR topics of greatest interest; plus the 5 top viewed webinars.
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Getting Your Church Employment Questions Answered
On-Demand Webinar: Addressing some of the most challenging and confusing issues churches face as employers.
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.
The Top 10 Articles on Church Law & Tax in 2020
Here’s what interested church leaders the most this past year.
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.
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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.
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Will Our Church Get Sued for Reopening?
How church leaders should weigh the potential legal liabilities associated with public gatherings during the pandemic.
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.
Do We Follow Sound Employment Practices?
A 12-question checklist to find out.
An Overview of the CARES Act for Churches
Key highlights from the government’s $2.2 trillion stimulus plan responding to COVID-19.
Are Church Employees Eligible for Unemployment Benefits?
Sorting through a complex area of law as churches weigh difficult financial decisions.
Employment Dispute Ruling Reinforces Church Decisions about Hiring and Firing
Seventh Circuit: Churches, not courts, should determine ministerial nature of roles.
Court Dismisses Pregnancy-Related Lawsuit Brought Against Church
Judge says the facts of the case demonstrate firing was based on religious doctrine.
The New Overtime Rule Proposal: What Churches Should Note
Editor’s note: On September 24, 2019, the US Department of Labor announced the final version
Requirements for Hiring Foreign Nationals at Your Church
From eligibility to site visits to records, recent headlines reiterate the need for compliance
What to Include in a Severance Package
Determine what to include in a severance package by establishing your budget and reviewing the
When the Church Office Closes for Bad Weather, Does Everyone Get Paid?
The legal—and logical—considerations regarding how to handle an office closure.