Court Tosses Out Labor Department’s Overtime Pay Rules
Court’s ruling reverses phased Labor Department’s overtime pay rules, meaning churches need only comply with previous minimum salary threshold.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Fed Raises Minimum Salary Requirements For Exempt Status
New minimum salary requirement from DOL would make significant changes in 2024 and beyond.
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.
Part 3 of 6
Internships: Blessings or Blind Spots?
Explore the essential guide to church internship programs, covering legal compliance, FLSA rules, risk management, and strategies for training future church leaders while protecting your ministry.
Part 4 of 6
The Importance of a Legally Sound Employee Handbook
A handbook not only protects the church and its staff—it also helps create a healthy relationship between employer and employee.
Part 1 of 6
Applying the Ministerial Exception to Church Employees
Understanding this key legal doctrine, how it works, and when it matters—or doesn’t—for specific positions.
Part 2 of 6
Developing Strong Job Descriptions for Employees and Volunteers
Well-crafted job descriptions are critical to each church’s mission and proper functioning.
The Right Way to Handle Wage Classifications
Properly applying the Fair Labor Standards Act to church employees.