Oregon Federal Court Affirms Ministerial Exception’s Application to State Law
This noteworthy decision also shows how churches should assert ministerial exception as a defense in employment cases.
Ministerial Exception
Court Cannot Rule on Sexual Harassment Claims from Church Employees
Ohio case shows ministerial exception can block sexual harassment claims brought by ministers against their churches.
Church Compensation – Second Edition
From Strategic Plan to Compliance
Supreme Court Reaffirms and Expands Ministerial Exception
What the ruling means for churches and religious organizations.
Teachers at a Religious Preschool Not Considered Ministers
California Appeals Court says the four-factor test for ministerial status in Hosanna-Tabor was not satisfied.
Ministerial Exception
The law doesn't always protect pastors from employment discrimination.
15 Things Richard Hammar Wants Pastors to Know
Insights to help you successfully navigate the complexities of church administration.
Employment Dispute Ruling Reinforces Church Decisions about Hiring and Firing
Seventh Circuit: Churches, not courts, should determine ministerial nature of roles.
Court Barred from Settling Sexual Harassment Claim
First Amendment prevents the civil courts from applying employment laws to the relationship between a church and a minister.
Pastor’s Age Discrimination Claim Against a Denominational Agency Was Barred by the “Ministerial Exception.”
The "ecclesiastical abstention doctrine" does not necessarily preclude resolution of pastor's claims of breach of contract, wrongful eviction, and defamation, so long as doing so would not implicate religious doctrine.
Ministerial Exception Prevents Court from Resolving Discrimination Lawsuit
The court ruled that the "ministerial exception" prevented it from resolving a lawsuit of a former principal at a Catholic high school claiming that the school's failure to renew her employment contract amounted to unlawful sex, age, and disability discrimination.
Court Willing to Resolve Pastor’s Lawsuit Against Church for Compensation Dispute
Court ruled that it was not barred by the "ministerial exception" and "ecclesiastical abstention doctrine" from resolving a claim by a pastor that his church had failed to pay him the salary and benefits to which they had contractually agreed.
‘Ministerial Exception’ Prevents Court from Resolving Dismissed Minister’s Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
The court concluded if the application of the ministerial exception is obvious from the face of a civil lawsuit, then a pre-discovery motion to dismiss is appropriate.
Minding the Gap: Gender and Compensation in Churches and Ministries
How churches can provide equitable pay for the women and men they employ.
Lutheran Minister’s Wrongful Termination Suit Dismissed Due to ‘Ministerial Exception’
Church Law and Tax Report Lutheran Minister’s Wrongful Termination Suit Dismissed Due to ‘Ministerial Exception’
Indiana Court Rules First Amendment Prevents It from Resolving Pastor’s Compensation Lawsuit
Church Law and Tax Report Indiana Court Rules First Amendment Prevents It from Resolving Pastor’s
‘Ministerial Exception’ Bars Court from Resolving Youth Minister’s Sex Discrimination Claim
Church Law and Tax Report ‘Ministerial Exception’ Bars Court from Resolving Youth Minister’s Sex Discrimination
‘Ministerial Exception’ Bars Court from Resolving InterVarsity Employee’s Sex Discrimination Claim
Church Law and Tax Report ‘Ministerial Exception’ Bars Court from Resolving InterVarsity Employee’s Sex Discrimination
Churches and Revoking Pension
Church Law and Tax Report Churches and Revoking Pension Key point 2-04.1. Most courts have
Seminary Professor Unable to Sue for Racial Discrimination
Ministerial exemption keeps court from getting involved in discrimination claims.