Employment
A multi-chapter resource by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. and Dr. Brent Lindquist about thoughts and strategies a mission agency might consider as they begin to develop, provide, or determine if they can provide accommodations.
A multi-chapter resource by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. and Dr. Brent Lindquist about ministerial exception and missions.
Recently, a court has allowed to go forward most of a case against the Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco. The case alleges that the school did not investigate, refused to apply the ministerial exception defense, and did not find any formal religious decision-making process. What lessons can be learned here?
A multi-chapter resource by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. and Dr. Brent Lindquist about assessment, overseas behavior and treatment, and contexts where you find cross-cultural and organizational cultural issues.
A multi-chapter resource by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. and Dr. Brent Lindquist about restoration following abuse and trauma.
A multi-chapter resource about how requiring employees to get mental health counseling is likely a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (except in certain narrow circumstances), and how religious organizations should consider what circumstances apply and be prepared.
A multi-chapter resource by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. and Dr. Brent Lindquist about job descriptions and how they can apply differently in a ministerial or mission environment.
A multi-chapter resource by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. and Dr. Brent Lindquist about psychological assessments for missionary candidates and what can be done in the interview process, how to do it, what information to ask, and whether it can be done in a nondiscriminatory fashion.
A good investigation requires many complex skills that include managing the investigation, doing interviews, and making credibility determinations. A credibility determination requires the investigative team to analyze the facts and decide the truth of the matter, sometimes with conflicting evidence. The investigation must be done skillfully and must consider legal issues.
A multi-chapter resource by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. and Dr. Brent Lindquist about social media, networking, and employment.