December 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011
Lead Stories
U.S. Supreme Court Confirms “Ministerial Exception” in Employment Law
Court says government can’t tell religious organizations who they must hire as “ministers” to promote faith
Club May Terminate Members For Failing to Meet Bylaw Requirements
Directors have fiduciary duty to corporation and membership generally, not to individuals
“Gross Negligence” Requires Deliberate Misconduct
Court says difference from simple negligence is intentional wrongdoing or conscious disregard
To the Point
Can nonprofit start meeting with a prayer
Our small 501(c)(3) nonprofit rural food bank has always opened our board meetings with prayer. At the last meeting our executive director (an appointed volunteer position) said we were in violation of our tax-exempt status by doing that. She also stated that we could no longer provide any religious guidance to our clientele on food issue days. Is she right?
Tax Matters
Employment Law