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.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
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.
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.
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Key Employee Issues Unique to Churches—and How to Navigate Them
How the ministerial exception, job descriptions, internships, and employee handbooks can make your ministry sink or swim.
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 3 of 6
Internships: Blessings or Blind Spots?
Here’s how churches can avoid tripping up on important legal, tax, and risk management issues with interns.
The Right Way to Handle Wage Classifications
Properly applying the Fair Labor Standards Act to church employees.
Calculating Overtime
Incorrectly paying employees can leave churches exposed to lawsuits.
Q&A: Do We Have to Pay Overtime?
The Fair Labor Standards Act does not allow averaging of hours over two or more weeks.
Q&A: Should We Pay Overtime for Employees Who Volunteer?
Are churches required to pay employees overtime for their volunteer hours?
Who’s Exempt From the Fair Labor Standards Act?
What churches need to know about hourly versus salaried employees.
Do We Need to Pay Minimum Wage and Overtime?
Four questions to check if requirements apply to your church.
The Fair Labor Standards Act and the New Minimum Wage
What churches need to know about paying non-exempt employees.
Top 10 Mistakes Made with Non-Exempt Employees
Things church treasurers should avoid.
The New Minimum Wage
An update on the current federal minimum wage.
The “Family Friendly Workplace Act”
Study finds that most prefer comp time to overtime.
Must Churches Pay Overtime and the Minimum Wage?
Two federal courts address the issue.
Must Churches Pay the Minimum Wage to Child Care Workers?
A federal court issues an important clarification.