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 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. Frank Sommerville
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. Frank Sommerville
Recommended Reading 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. The Editors
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. Frank Sommerville
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. Frank Sommerville
The Right Way to Handle Wage Classifications Properly applying the Fair Labor Standards Act to church employees. Elaine L. Sommerville
Calculating Overtime Incorrectly paying employees can leave churches exposed to lawsuits. Kathleen Turpin
Q&A: Do We Have to Pay Overtime? The Fair Labor Standards Act does not allow averaging of hours over two or more weeks. Richard R. Hammar
Q&A: Should We Pay Overtime for Employees Who Volunteer? Are churches required to pay employees overtime for their volunteer hours? Richard R. Hammar
Who’s Exempt From the Fair Labor Standards Act? What churches need to know about hourly versus salaried employees. Richard R. Hammar
Top 10 Mistakes Made with Non-Exempt Employees Things church treasurers should avoid. Kathleen Turpin
The Fair Labor Standards Act and the New Minimum Wage What churches need to know about paying non-exempt employees. Richard R. Hammar
Do We Need to Pay Minimum Wage and Overtime? Four questions to check if requirements apply to your church. Kathleen Turpin
The “Family Friendly Workplace Act” Study finds that most prefer comp time to overtime. Richard R. Hammar
Must Churches Pay Overtime and the Minimum Wage? Two federal courts address the issue. Richard R. Hammar
Must Churches Pay the Minimum Wage to Child Care Workers? A federal court issues an important clarification. Richard R. Hammar