Question: As a faith-based ministry, do we really need harassment prevention training? Answer: Some ministries may think, “That would never happen here.” But the reality is, harassment can happen anywhere, and prevention is crucial. In many states, harassment prevention training is not just recommended, it’s legally...
Seventy-five percent of employees have witnessed harassment in the workplace. That’s not a small number. While many ministries think that they are immune to that kind of unsavory behavior, the unfortunate reality is that people are still people who make mistakes whether or not they...
Sadly, faith-based organizations are not immune to workplace issues such as harassment or other misconduct. A 2020 study conducted by Church Law & Tax revealed that 1 in 6 employees / volunteers in the Christian workplace has been sexually harassed. Cutting quick to the heart of the issue, the...
Question: An employee came to us with a harassment complaint but said they didn’t want us to do anything about it. Do we have to do an investigation? Answer: Yes, you should still investigate the complaint. Not investigating could expose you to legal risk if...