1711 Safety valves for office terms

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5147660/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″]The U.S. Court of Appeals recently interpreted Indiana’s Nonprofit Corporation Act to decide whether the term of a director for a family foundation had ended. If it had, her reelection and a gift from the foundation would be void. Continue reading “1711 Safety valves for office terms” →

1710 State Nonprofit Statutes

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5147618/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″]It’s important to understand your state’s statute governing how not-for-profit organizations do business. Statutes have mandatory rules, default rules, and minimum standards. Not understanding these provisions can cause problems. Continue reading “1710 State Nonprofit Statutes” →

1709 Three Reasons to Follow Your Bylaws

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5125376/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″]Follow your bylaws! They are a contract among members, set out the community’s identity, and are the ultimate authority if a dispute arises. Continue reading “1709 Three Reasons to Follow Your Bylaws” →

1708 What might repealing the Johnson Amendment mean?

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5160115/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″]What are the consequences of repealing the Johnson Amendment? Continue reading “1708 What might repealing the Johnson Amendment mean?” →

1707 Is the Johnson Amendment Constitutional?

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5160108/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″]Does the prohibition against 501(c)(3)s, including churches, supporting or opposing political candidates pass constitutional muster? What are the main arguments for repealing the prohibition? Continue reading “1707 Is the Johnson Amendment Constitutional?” →

1706 What’s the Johnson Amendment?

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5160093/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″]President Trump promises to “totally destroy” the Johnson Amendment. What’s the Johnson Amendment? This episode answers that question: what it is, why it’s the law, what political activity it prohibits, and what political activity it doesn’t. Continue reading “1706 What’s the Johnson Amendment?” →

1705 How to deal with FLSA noncompliance

[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” →

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” →