Employment

Hiring, termination, compensation and benefit law, discrimination, privacy, minimum wage, overtime, payday laws, workers’ compensation, worker classification

Appellate Court: Age Discrimination Claim Against Church May Proceed

Lower court instructed to evaluate merits of dismissed employee's lawsuit, suggesting possible vulnerability for churches.

Richard R. Hammar

Employment Dispute Ruling Reinforces Church Decisions about Hiring and Firing

Seventh Circuit: Churches, not courts, should determine ministerial nature of roles.

Erik Stanley

Can One Church Warn Another of a Former Employee's Misconduct?

A negative employment reference could create civil liability.

Richard R. Hammar

How to Investigate a Sexual Harassment Allegation

Seven steps to take when an allegation arises—and when outside help may prove wisest.

William R. Thetford Jr. and H. Robert Showers

Seven Steps for Creating an Effective Sexual Harassment Policy

A carefully crafted policy not only can provide protection for all involved, but also can serve as a deterrent.

William R. Thetford Jr. and H. Robert Showers

Fired Choir Director Can’t Sue Church Because He’s a “Minister”

Churches May Fire an Employee for Violating Moral Standards If Done Consistently

Court Barred from Settling Sexual Harassment Claim

Fired Teacher Prevented from Suing Religious School for Discrimination

Fired Employee Can Sue for Pregnancy Discrimination

Fired Transgender Employee Could Sue for Employment Discrimination

Requirements for Hiring Foreign Nationals at Your Church

From eligibility to site visits to records, recent headlines reiterate the need for compliance

Richard R. Hammar, Gerald Cipolla, and Lina Yen Hughes

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