Explore

Employment

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

Are Church Employees Eligible for Unemployment Benefits?

Are Church Employees Eligible for Unemployment Benefits?

Sorting through a complex area of law as churches weigh difficult financial decisions.
Matthew Branaugh
How New FMLA Changes Will Affect Churches During the Coronavirus Outbreak

How New FMLA Changes Will Affect Churches During the Coronavirus Outbreak

These temporary provisions affect church leaders throughout 2020.
Danny Miller and Donn Meindertsma
FLSA Classification Decision Tree for Churches and Other Religious Organizations

FLSA Classification Decision Tree for Churches and Other Religious Organizations

MichiganMichigan

Appellate Court: Age Discrimination Claim Against Church May Proceed Member access only

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

Employment Dispute Ruling Reinforces Church Decisions about Hiring and Firing Member access only

Seventh Circuit: Churches, not courts, should determine ministerial nature of roles.
Erik Stanley
Can One Church Warn Another of a Former Employee's Misconduct?

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

A negative employment reference could create civil liability.
Richard R. Hammar
How to Investigate a Sexual Harassment Allegation

How to Investigate a Sexual Harassment Allegation Member access only

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

Seven Steps for Creating an Effective Sexual Harassment Policy Member access only

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
IllinoisIllinois

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

New JerseyNew Jersey

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

FederalFederal

Court Barred from Settling Sexual Harassment Claim Member access only

South CarolinaSouth Carolina

Fired Teacher Prevented from Suing Religious School for Discrimination Member access only

View All

Dig deeper.

Looking for more? Click on the topics below:

Lead your ministry with confidence.

Become a Member
Promo Devices
Christianity Today
Give Today
Christianity Today strengthens the church by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful gospel.
© 2020 Christianity Today - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Back to top