Question: What are the rules for U.S. citizens working for our organization but living abroad? Answer: Employing staff who live abroad or who work in another country for your church or organization comes with a very unique set of laws and regulations. This can...
Clergy
Can we require a pastor to retire at a certain age?
Question: Can we require a pastor to retire at a certain age? Answer: When it comes to non-pastors, there are many rules about age discrimination. For pastors, the rules are different. Based on legal precedent, the church has been exempt from EEOC discrimination...
How to handle a forged timesheet?
Question: "A longtime employee forged a timesheet. We've terminated others for this. Do we have to do the same?" Answer: Yes, otherwise you leave yourself open to significant risk. This is a tricky situation many ministries face: balancing the need for consistent...