Archive for January, 2016

The Government Is Watching Churches

January 28, 2016

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires payment of the minimum wage for all hours worked and overtime at 1 ½ times an employee’s (church) regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a week. FLSA has included exemptions from both the minimum wage and overtime requirements for: – Executives; – Administrative employees; Professionals, […]

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Preventing Damage To Your Roof From Ice And Snow

January 22, 2016

Churches around the region are becoming very aware of how rain, ice, and snow can damage roofs.  Winter weather is the third-largest cause of catastrophe losses in the United States, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Roof damage, and even collapse, can be a major liability and property issue for all churches. Commercial property insurance […]

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How To Reduce Slip And Fall Accidents At Your Church

January 12, 2016

Church Safety Slip and fall accidents are some of the most common accidents you can have as a ministry owner. Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. They cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. You have customers, clients, vendors, employees, and […]

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How Your Employees Are Telling Cyber Criminals To, “Come On In”

January 7, 2016

Did you know that what your employees do on their work computers can tell hackers when to attempt to enter your business systems? Some computer crime experts estimate that over 85% of all small business hacks are crimes of opportunity.  Did you also know that your business has a better chance of having a cyber-attack […]

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