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Compensation: Handle with Care

Compensation: Handle with Care Member access only

Failure to correctly document compensation packages can lead to issues at the state and federal levels.
Elaine Sommerville
Church Staff Salaries: Better Private or Public?

Church Staff Salaries: Better Private or Public? Member access only

Balancing transparency and accountability with privacy is key—but no easy task.
Ruth Moon Mari
How the New SECURE 2.0 Affects Churches and Employees with Retirement Distributions, Enrollment Rules

How the New SECURE 2.0 Affects Churches and Employees with Retirement Distributions, Enrollment Rules Member access only

Meanwhile, ‘Catch-Up’ limits increase, and employers soon can help employees more as they deal with student debt.
Richard R. Hammar
Can Churches Assist with Medicare Premiums for Eligible Employees?

Can Churches Assist with Medicare Premiums for Eligible Employees? Member access only

There are specific rules and other qualifying factors churches must understand.
Elaine Sommerville
Churches and Faith-Based Organizations May Apply for CARES Act Loans

Churches and Faith-Based Organizations May Apply for CARES Act Loans Member access only

New SBA guidance issued at 11 p.m. on April 3 clarifies eligibility after initial confusion.
The Editors
FLSA Classification Decision Tree for Churches and Other Religious Organizations

FLSA Classification Decision Tree for Churches and Other Religious Organizations Member access only

Is Your Church Paying Fair Salaries?

Is Your Church Paying Fair Salaries? Member access only

Attracting and keeping quality employees while practicing good stewardship.
Matt Steen
The Financial Struggles of Real Pastors

The Financial Struggles of Real Pastors Member access only

Most pastors feel the financial squeeze, despite the hype surrounding mega-rich celebrity pastors. "Bless Your Pastor" is one way congregations can respond.
Brian Kluth
Atheist Organization Opts Not to Appeal Housing Allowance Ruling

Atheist Organization Opts Not to Appeal Housing Allowance Ruling Member access only

Group says its arguments hold merit, but success at Supreme Court unlikely.
Matthew Branaugh
Q&A: How Do We Handle Payroll and Benefits for an Employee with Dual Roles?

Q&A: How Do We Handle Payroll and Benefits for an Employee with Dual Roles? Member access only

When nonexempt employees split their time between the two parts, overtime can occur.
Frank Sommerville
Q&A: Is Our Church’s Overall Budget for Salaries Too High?

Q&A: Is Our Church’s Overall Budget for Salaries Too High? Member access only

Excessive compensation is based on individual pay, not on the total amount budgeted for staff.
David Fletcher
The Five Most Common Benefits for Church Employees

The Five Most Common Benefits for Church Employees

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