“What do we do if a church employee is diagnosed with COVID-19?”

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020by Josh S. Tatum in employment, risk management

“What do we do if a church employee is diagnosed with COVID-19?” Clergy Financial Resources has a brief overview and links to helpful resources here.

Wis. Ct. App.: Church Daycare Cook Cannot Sue Based on Prohibition against Cohabitation

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Wis. Ct. App.: Church Daycare Cook Cannot Sue Based on…

10th Cir.: No interlocutory appeal on ministerial exception

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10th Cir.: No interlocutory appeal on ministerial exception. The 2–1…

Ind.: “Premises” Means Entire Parcel for State’s Church Liability Shield

4 months ago by Josh S. Tatum 3 min read No comments

Indiana statute protects worshipping communities from claims based on personal injuries sustained on their properties “used primarily for worship services.” The only duty owed to injured persons is to warn of hidden dangers of which it has actual knowledge and not to intentionally harm the person. So if someone gets hurt in a worship space, the religious organization very likely will have a quick exit from any lawsuit brought as a result. But what if the injury occurs elsewhere on property that also has a church building, like next to the parking lot? Is that still part of property used primarily for worship? The Indiana Supreme Court just unanimously answered “Yes.”

FREE WEBINAR: “The Promise and Perils of Religious Arbitration”

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FREE WEBINAR: “The Promise and Perils of Religious Arbitration: New…

“How to Host a Copyright Compliant Church Super Bowl Party”

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