50-State Religious Freedom Laws Report
A review of state laws and court decisions affecting church leaders.
Policy Handbooks
Do We Follow Sound Employment Practices?
A 12-question checklist to find out.
Q&A: Should Policies and Procedures Be Separate Documents?
A church business manager shares best practices learned through the process.
Discrimination Based on Religion or Morals
Key Point 8-12.04. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers engaged
Employee Handbooks
Key Point 8-28. Employee handbooks can provide employees with valuable information on the terms and
Reviewing Your Church’s Employment Policies and Practices
An annual human resources audit can reduce any church's legal liabilities. Here's how.
Common Church Board Blind Spots
Facts worth noting as you plan your board's next meeting agenda
The Importance of Policy Manuals
There's more to workplace justice than good intentions.
When Church Employees Get Laid Off
Who's eligible for unemployment benefits?
Computer Privacy for Church Staff
A recent Supreme Court case addresses employers' right to search electronic media.
Q&A: Combining a Church’s Constitution & Bylaws
Having both documents often leads to inconsistencies.
Q&A: Editing Bylaws
Can we correct grammatical errors without calling a meeting to amend our bylaws?
Common Sources of Parliamentary Procedure
Other options to consider besides Robert's Rules of Order.
What Are Registered and Certified Parliamentarians?
There are two major accrediting organizations for parliamentarians: National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) The NAP
Can Social Networking Get Us Sued?
How to safeguard your church staff's use of popular communication tools.
When Employees Violate Moral Standards
Church Law & Tax Report 2009-03-01 When Employees Violate Moral Standards Richard R. Hammar, J.D.,
Q&A: Accessing Employee Computers
Do churches have the right to monitor computers and phones?
Arbitration – Part 1
A federal appeals court ruled that an employer could dismiss employees who refused to agree to a new “mandatory arbitration” policy.
Parents Challenge Children’s Dismissal from Church-Run School
Can a church-operated school be sued for dismissing a student?
Charity Can Dismiss Employee At Will
Court ruling based on terms in the charity's employee handbook.