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If churches discuss sex abuse allegations publicly, are they liable for defamation claims? Maybe, but there are some defenses, as a recent Texas case held.

Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act went into effect January 1, 2021 and requires that employers provide equal pay, including benefits, to people with substantially similar work.

A vital aspect of child protection policies and procedures is effective record-keeping. This two- part series recommends practices for effective documentation of child protection matters. 

A recent opinion letter from the U.S. Department of Labor suggests that the Ministerial Exception of the First Amendment applies to wage and hour laws. This issue has significant implications for churches and ministries.

A study was recently conducted by the Journal of Corporate Finance on almost 200 sexual harassment scandals. The findings? Publicly-traded companies that don't handle it well experience about 450 million dollars in financial damage.

Can employers require their employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment? And if they can, should they? The short answers are yes, and it depends on the situation.

Do you really need that workplace investigation? In many cases, the answer is absolutely “yes” …it may even be legally required.

When liability arises from events in the distant past, insurance coverage depends on what policies existed at the time of the event, not the current policy. How do you archive past policies or determine historic coverage?

When liability arises from events in the distant past, insurance coverage depends on what policies existed at the time of the event, not the current policy. How do you archive past policies or determine historic coverage?

A recent decision from a federal appellate court explores the boundaries of the First Amendment’s ministerial exception to employment laws, specifically about the type of claims a minister can bring.