The COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation continues to change by the minute. With each confirmed case and each updated death count comes new guidance, new advisories, and new regulations from federal and state officials.
Church Law & Tax quickly mobilized to help churches, pastors, and leaders navigate this uncertain and trying moment. In the past week, they’ve built a collection page of our coronavirus coverage—free to the public during this crisis—containing new content addressing key issues and questions now confronting churches. For instance:
- A brief explanation from senior editor Richard Hammar on how to assess legal liabilities, insurance coverage, and church business meetings;
- First Amendment considerations regarding government regulations of public gatherings;
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) changes that directly affect churches and religious organizations;
- Guidance on handling charitable contributions made to now-cancelled mission trips; and
- Ways to use technology effectively to keep worship services and church office operations moving forward.
More pieces dealing with legal, tax, finance, and employment matters will go live soon, too.
ChurchLawAndTax.com is a website for churches and clergy that provides comprehensive, searchable, and easily accessible information on legal, tax, financial, and risk management matters. It features nationally known church law and tax expert Richard R. Hammar, JD, LL.M, CPA, and other leaders in church law, finance, and risk management.
