Legal Assist

Frequently Asked Questions

Find risk management guidance on questions ministry leaders most frequently ask our Legal Assist team. And don’t forget to check the Safety Library for more topics and resources.

Top 10 FAQS Viewed

1. How does the Fair Labor Standards Act Apply to ministries and individuals who work for our ministry in certain positions?
2. Are ministries allowed to remove disruptive people?
3. Do we have to report all work-related injuries, even those that are insignificant?
4. What should ministry leaders know about donor-directed donations?
5. Does our ministry need permission to use people’s pictures?
6. What should our ministry know about bylaws? Should we include indemnification provisions in our ministry bylaws?
7. What are the potential tax ramifications for leasing parking lots and what is Unrelated Business Income Tax?
8. As a church board member, what issues should I be aware of?
9. How can our ministry ID an independent contractor for tax purposes?
10. What rules apply when hiring youth to perform work for our ministry?

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• Retraction of Immigration Sanctuary Policies — What it Means for Your Ministry
• What should we do when an employee background check turns up a criminal record?
• What should our ministry know about mandatory reporting requirements
• Should we allow a registered sex offender to attend our church?
• How should our ministry respond to a subpoena?
• What if children in our care have not received standard immunizations?
• Are clergy members required to sign marriage licenses?
• Is our ministry automatically tax-exempt?
• Does our ministry need an Employer Identification Number (EIN)?
• What political activity is prohibited by tax exempt status? How should a church or ministry respond to requests from political groups and candidates about support?
• What issues should we consider when merging with another ministry?
• What should ministry leaders know about contracts?
• What documents should we keep, and for how long?
• Can our ministry use electronic signatures to sign documents?
• Is our ministry required to display labor law posters?
• What type of warning signs should we have?