[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5178953/height/90/width/450/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/c30000/” height=”90″ width=”450″]Josh talks with Shelley Jackson and Pastor John Hickey about what religious organizations and nonprofits should do when they find themselves out of compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rules to wrap up their conversation about overtime and minimum-wage statutes, regulations, and practices. Continue reading “1705 How to deal with FLSA noncompliance”
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1704 Strategies for FLSA changes
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5002417/height/90/width/450/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/c30000/” height=”90″ width=”450″]Josh talks with Shelley Jackson and Pastor John Hickey about the Obama administration’s proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations, the court stay, and strategies for employers to consider while the final rule is uncertain. Continue reading “1704 Strategies for FLSA changes”
Ind. Ct. App: Indiana RFRA doesn’t exempt taxpayers
The Indiana Court of Appeals has held that Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act does not provide a conscientious exemption to paying taxes. The court reasoned that the state has a compelling interest in a uniform taxation system. The case is Tyms-Bey v. State, No. 49A05-1603-CR-439 (Ind. Ct. App. Jan. 13, 2017). Continue reading “Ind. Ct. App: Indiana RFRA doesn’t exempt taxpayers”
1703 Overtime rules part 3
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4995420/height/90/width/450/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/c30000/” height=”90″ width=”450″]Josh talks with Shelley Jackson and Pastor John Hickey about characteristics that might cause the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to apply to a church and to categories of employees, especially clergy. Continue reading “1703 Overtime rules part 3”
1702 Overtime rules part 2
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4977693/height/90/width/450/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/c30000/” height=”90″ width=”450″]Josh speaks with Shelley Jackson and Pastor John Hickey about the ways in which participation in interstate commerce can mean FLSA applies to individual employees. Continue reading “1702 Overtime rules part 2”
1701 Overtime rules part 1
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4944416/height/90/width/450/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/c30000/” height=”90″ width=”450″]Josh speaks with lawyer Shelley Jackson and pastor John Hickey about overtime and minimum-wage requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Continue reading “1701 Overtime rules part 1”
Introduction to Law Meets Gospel
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4944305/height/90/width/450/theme/custom/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/c30000/” height=”90″ width=”450″]Law Meets Gospel is a podcast informing faith communities about legal issues hosted by Josh Tatum, an Indianapolis lawyer who works with faith communities, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals across the country on a variety of legal issues. In this episode, Josh describes the history of Law Meets Gospel and his vision for the new podcast. Continue reading “Introduction to Law Meets Gospel”
5 Developments in Religion and Law since Law Meets Gospel started
Five years ago, I set out to try my hand at blogging about legal and related issues that religious groups face. I sought to help faith communities improve their grasp of the rules that govern them, organize themselves, and feel comfortable contacting a lawyer for help. The last five years have brought some very interesting developments at the intersection of law and religion, and the next five promise even more. I’ve enjoyed blogging, though I have not been as regular as I would like to be. I aim to change that in the coming months. I’ve also created some graphics to help you know right away that what you’re seeing is Law Meets Gospel. To mark the fifth birthday of this effort, below are five important developments in the law that affect faith communities. And then some other big news … .
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Stop using comp time in place of overtime!
The Department of Labor recently announced new rules about which employees are entitled to hourly and overtime pay. That has caused many employers, including religious and other not-for-profits, to assess whether they are correctly classifying and compensating their employees. One issue that may come up is how your organization compensates employees for work beyond the required hours in a workweek.
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Indiana church camp sues over neighboring dairy farm
In one of the first lawsuits filed under Indiana’s year-old Religious Freedom Restoration Act (Ind. Code §§ 34-13-9-1 to -11), the Hoosier Environmental Council filed a complaint (download here) on behalf of a children’s church camp in eastern Indiana. The complaint alleges that the Rush County Board of Zoning Appeals substantially burdened the House of Prayer Ministries’ exercise of religion by granting a special exception to local zoning ordinances allowing Milco Dairy to construct and operate a concentrated animal feeding operation, known as a CAFO. Continue reading “Indiana church camp sues over neighboring dairy farm”