A Closer Look at COVID-19 and the Church
Church Law & Tax's sister site takes a closer look at COVID-19 and the Church—how the pandemic changed everything.
Personnel
Fed Rolls Out New Form I-9, Sunsets Key COVID-19 Deferment
The new Form I-9 is for churches, too, and remote examination is an option.
Can a Church Volunteer Get You Sued?
How to ensure one of your church’s most valuable assets doesn’t become a major legal liability.
HR Matters for Churches, with guest employment attorney Tiffany Releford, Esq.
Why legal issues related to employees deserve top consideration.
Court Allows Pastor’s Wrongful Dismissal Lawsuit to Proceed
What church leaders should note about this surprising decision by a federal court in Ohio.
The Top 10 Articles on Church Law & Tax in 2021
HR topics of greatest interest; plus the 5 top viewed webinars.
Unmarried Pregnant Employee Can Sue Religious School for Discrimination
Appeals court says “knowledge or mere observation” of woman’s pregnancy is not a “permissible basis” to fire her under state law.
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.
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.
Recommended Reading
Key Employee Issues Unique to Churches—and How to Navigate Them
Several employee issues that are unique to churches can have a material effect on whether a ministry succeeds or fails.
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.
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.
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Key Loan Forgiveness Program Change May Help Church Workers with Student Debt
Education department expands eligibility after 2017 Trinity Lutheran decision—but acceptance is still no certainty.
Sexual Harassment Claim by a Minister Dismissed for Lack of Proof
But federal court also says “ministerial exception” was not an available defense to hostile environment allegation.
Q&A: Are Group Health Sharing Plan Costs Eligible for FSA Reimbursement?
A Church Law & Tax member asks "What is eligible for FSA reimbursements?" The answer depends, based on current guidance from the IRS.
ChurchSalary
There’s a better way to calculate salaries. Create compensation reports with ChurchSalary’s interactive calculator tool.
Are We Keeping It Confidential?
Nine question checklist to ensure financial and personal confidentiality.
Q&A: Should Policies and Procedures Be Separate Documents?
A church business manager shares best practices learned through the process.
Q&A: What Do We Need to Know About Outsourcing Financial Tasks?
Keep these factors mind: cost, security, and savings.
Course of Employment
Key point 10-02.03. Churches can be legally responsible on the basis of the respondeat superior