“Preparing for In-Person Religious Services: Legal Updates and Best Practices” Wagenmaker Law has an overview of several issues related to returning to in-person worship here.
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FREE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: “Navigating Critical Legal Issues in the COVID-19 Crisis”
FREE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: “Navigating Critical Legal Issues in the COVID-19 Crisis” ECFA hosted an excellent webinar covering new and old federal employment protections, federal aid programs, contract implications, and potential insurance coverage related to COVID-19. Access the recording, including presentation slides, with a free registration here.
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COVID-19 is affecting every part of Americans’ lives. Your religious organization might have issues that could trigger insurance coverage. It’s important to review your policies. Plews Shadley Racher & Braun, the law firm at which I practice, has some suggestions here.
“The Ins and Outs of Conducting Background Checks”
“The Ins and Outs of Conducting Background Checks.” Clergy Fincancial Resources has guidance for doing background checks as part of the hiring process here.
“Safeguard against Church Embezzlement”
“Safeguard against Church Embezzlement” Clergy Financial Resources has ten basic safeguards to prevent embezzlement here.
“Abuse and Embezzlement—Why Churches Continue to Struggle with Both”
“Abuse and Embezzlement—Why Churches Continue to Struggle with Both” ManagingYourChurch has the post here.
“Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Jehovah’s Witnesses To Be Filed Today”
“Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Jehovah’s Witnesses To Be Filed Today” Religion Clause covers the announcement here.
“Accountability Systems: One basic principle and six simple steps help protect a church’s finances”
“Accountability Systems: One basic principle and six simple steps help protect a church’s finances.” ManagingYourChurch has a short blog entry here.
“The Top 5 Reasons Churches Went to Court in 2018: Child sexual abuse is again the most common reason.”
“The Top 5 Reasons Churches Went to Court in 2018: Child sexual abuse is again the most common reason.” ChurchLaw&Tax has an infographic showing the top five reasons in 2014–18 here.