Richard R. Hammar, J.D., LL.M., CPA, Pastor, Church, and Law, Volume 3: Employment Law. 3rd Edition. Your Church Resources/Christianity Today International, 2007.
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This is a one-of-a-kind work produced by one of the most recognized specialists in church legal matters. It is the third in a four-volume set, Pastor, Church, and Law. Other volumes include
- Pastor, Church, and Law, Volume 1: Legal Issues for Pastors (2008)
- Pastor, Church, and Law, Volume 2: Church Property and Administration (2008)
- Pastor, Church, and Law, Volume 4: Liability and Church and State Issues (2008)
From the Publisher
Churches don’t always think of themselves as employers. Yet this is one of the key roles a church does play. So as an employer, is the church subject to the same legal obligations that apply to secular employers? Some laws do not affect the church because of the separation of church and state. However, in most cases the church is held to the same laws as secular employers. So what is the church’s legal responsibility to employees? Protect your church from employment litigation by keeping this resource on hand to help you address these key employment law topics: Selection of Employees, Discrimination Law, Immigration Laws, Workers Compensation, Federal Employment & Civil Rights Laws, Fair Labor Standards, Termination Requirements.
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About the Author
Richard Hammar is an attorney, certified public accountant, and best-selling author specializing in legal and tax issues for churches and clergy. A graduate of Harvard Law School, he is the author of more than 100 books, including Pastor, Church & Law and the annual resources Church & Clergy Tax Guide and The Compensation Handbook for Church Staff. He also writes the bi-monthly newsletter Church Law & Tax Report, has contributed articles to numerous journals and publications, is a frequent speaker at legal and tax conferences, and has taught church law at a number of seminaries.
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