Many ministries are getting ready to hire summer interns. These internships can be rewarding for the college student as well as provide some help to the ministry.  Offering paid or non-paid internships can create risk for your church.  If the interns are receiving wages, they will be considered employees of the ministry, and eligible for workers’ […]

Workers’ compensation insurance is insurance that provides lost income, medical benefits, disability benefits, and rehabilitative services for workers injured on the job, or while performing work-related duties. As a business owner, you go to great lengths to provide a safe working environment for your employees, but when dealing with humans, accidents can happen.  That is […]

Misclassification of contractors and employees can be a problem when it comes to workers’ compensation and employment laws. The Department of Labor (DOL) is cracking down on employers who misclassify independent contractors who really should be employees. If you are an employer who hires contractors, the DOL has issued new guidelines to help you. The […]