The concepts of privilege and confidentiality are intimately connected.  Privilege prevents the compelled disclosure of communications, while the duty of confidentiality pertains to the voluntary disclosure of communications.

Like any well-structured civil society, the United States is composed of three fundamental sectors: a for profit, commercial, business sector; a nonprofit sector; and a governmental sector.

In acknowledgment of the distinctive role that churches and religious organizations occupy within American society, as well as their rights as protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, Congress has enacted specific tax legislation applicable to these entities.

Is a religious nonprofit organization automatically exempt from the laws contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Compensation encompasses all forms of payment or benefits that a tax-exempt organization provides to an individual in return for the performance of services.

It is important to understand that the concept of a nonprofit organization is distinct from that of a tax-exempt organization.

A standard separation agreement for terminations is often used by organizations, including churches, to establish clear expectations and protocols when an employment relationship comes to an end.

A church benevolence fund is a financial resource established by a religious organization to provide assistance to individuals or families within the church community.

Does my Church need to be concerned about how it compensates hourly and salary staff? What about independent contractors?

The idea of church mergers can evoke various images, from corporate takeovers to the uniting of different congregations into one community.

When was the last time you reviewed your Bylaws? The Bylaws of an organization are a living document just like a will.

There’s an important distinction between for-profit and nonprofit organizations, although it may not be what you expect.