When does the I-9 need to be completed?
All new employees must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 on or before their first day of employment. Then, within three business days of their start date, they should submit acceptable proof of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. As the church, you should complete Section 2 within those same three…
Outside Employment Policy – Employee Handbook
Employees may engage in outside employment during non-working hours, provided doing so does not interfere with their job performance or constitute a conflict of interest. Prior to accepting outside employment, employees should notify their manager in writing. The notice must include the name of the Company, the title and nature of the position, the number…
Why Paid Sick Leave Is Becoming More Popular
We’ve all seen it—one of our employees has a bad cold, maybe even the flu, but they come to work anyway. In some cases, the employee has the option of taking time off, and you’d prefer they do so, but still they show up, putting everyone in the workplace at risk. The reasons vary. Sometimes…
The 10 Types of PTO
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 70% of employees have access to paid days off from work for sick or vacation time. Although these are common paid time off programs, sick and vacation days aren’t the only time off work you can offer. Get the scoop on different types of paid time off below….
How to Pay an Independent Contractor
There are specific rules that dictate whether you should pay someone as an employee or as an independent contractor. There is no single test for determining if an individual is an independent contractor or an employee. Employee misclassification has always been an important issue and often can trigger IRS attention. Generally, an employee has an…
Top Employee Benefits Offered by the Church
What benefits does your church offer its employees? This question tends to pop up a lot in job interviews—often right after the interviewer asks “Do you have any questions for me?”. And employee benefits are a fair thing to inquire about; most of us would like to know the perks that a job will give…
Compensation Guidelines for Church Staff
Are you a church leader preparing compensation packages for multiple positions? Or an individual seeking guidance about your own compensation package? The 2018 Compensation Handbook for Church Staff offers everything you need—including expert articles and resources relative to ministry compensation. Churches often struggle to determine pay levels for their pastors and staff. And those in…
Guide to Minister’s Compensation
You may find it helpful to begin by considering the goals of a compensation package. A church should provide its staff with adequate income so that they can fulfill their roles without undue concern about current and future financial needs. Freedom from financial anxiety lets the minister focus on his or her service. It also helps your church…
Don’t let your Employee Handbook collect dust
An employee handbook can be the foundation of employee performance or it can be a ticking time bomb that confuses employees. It all depends on how well it’s written and put to use. Churches face many hazards if they try to whip up handbooks on the fly. Too often, handbooks are inconsistent with the way…
Strategic Management of Vacation Requests
You want to support employees by providing the opportunity for work/life harmony, but you also have a church to run. Sometimes it is difficult to juggle multiple vacation requests around popular vacation times, especially during the summer months and other holiday times throughout the year. Below we have provided a few tips, suggestions and best…
