If looking at the calendar right now incites feelings of panic about the looming July 1 fiscal year start, you are definitely not alone. Between closing out financial ledgers, scrambling to finalize new ministry budgets, and gearing up for a packed summer ministry...
Clergy
If an employee’s DMV check reveals recent driving violations, can we restrict their driving duties?
Q. "If an employee's DMV check reveals recent driving violations, can we restrict their driving duties?" Answer: When a ministry implements professional standards—like running Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks through an HR provider—it often uncovers issues that...
The End of the I-9 Grace Period (& Why Your Ministry is at Risk)
For years, the phrase “clerical error” was a flimsy but realistic safety net when it came to Form I-9 errors. If a date was missing or a box was unchecked, the common understanding was that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would likely provide a “grace...


