Ind. Ct. App.: Ind. Code doesn’t prohibit sex offenders from attending church. The Indiana Lawyer reports here on Doe v. Boone County Prosecutor, No. 06A01-1612-PL-2741 (Ind. Ct. App. Oct. 24, 2017). The decision interprets a statute that prohibits sex offenders from entering a building that is “school property,” defined as any “nonprofit program or service operated to … benefit children who are at least three years of age and not yet enrolled in kindergarten.” The court decided this did not include churches. The court also mentioned that the state would not prevail under RFRA claims, though it did not analyze those claims.
Month: October 2017
1743 Gifts received after dissolution
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5869733/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″ placement=”top”]What happens when someone gives a gift to a religious organization that no longer exists? Leaders should consider several things before dissolving an organization to make the answer more certain. First, ensure the organization uses clear language that is also consistent with applicable statutes. Second, determine whether any denominational entity has already been designated as a corporate successor. Third, if there is no denominational entity, consider designating a corporate successor. Fourth, communicate with all community members and supporters and invite those who include the organization in their estate planning to inform the leaders. Finally, when communicating with planned donors, make sure to communicate whether there is a designated corporate successor, so they can include a contingency plan in their estate documents if they wish.
“Employee Handbooks: 10 Mistakes to Avoid”
“Employee Handbooks: 10 Mistakes to Avoid” Clergy Financial Resources has this helpful list of mistakes to avoid.
“Don’t Fall For “Tricks” But ‘Treat’ Yourself To Better Understanding Of The Religious Service Exemption”
“Don’t Fall For “Tricks” But ‘Treat’ Yourself To Better Understanding Of The Religious Service Exemption” Christian Copyright Solutions has this post offering a free download 5 Myths About the Religious Service Exemption.
Md. “Church Can Move Ahead With RLUIPA Challenges To Zoning Refusal”
Md. “Church Can Move Ahead With RLUIPA Challenges To Zoning Refusal” Religion Clause reports here on Hunt Valley Baptist Church, Inc. v. Baltimore County, Maryland, (D. Md. Oct. 17, 2017).
Five free articles on setting employee compensation
Five free articles on setting employee compensation. ChurchLaw&Tax has unlocked five articles for October: Continue reading “Five free articles on setting employee compensation”
“9 Steps Employers Should Take to Comply with the ADA What churches should be aware of as they hire and train staff members.”
“9 Steps Employers Should Take to Comply with the ADA What churches should be aware of as they hire and train staff members.” ManagingYourChurch has the list here.
“California Governor Vetoes Expanded Labor Protections For Employees of Religious Organizations”
“California Governor Vetoes Expanded Labor Protections For Employees of Religious Organizations” Religion Clause reports on the developments here.
“Church Feeding Homeless Denied Preliminary Injunction Because No Harm Imminent”
“Church Feeding Homeless Denied Preliminary Injunction Because No Harm Imminent” Religion Clause reports here on Compassion Church, Inc. v. City of Davenport, Iowa, (S.D. Iowa, Oct. 16, 2017). Quad-City Times reports here.
“Columbia (S.C.) church named in lawsuit involving sex abuse of minor”
“Columbia (S.C.) church named in lawsuit involving sex abuse of minor” WACH Fox 57 reports here.