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This comprehensive guide by James McCabe, General Counsel, covers the Legal Structure of the Parish, Employment Issues, and Best Practices for Parish Employee Management. It discusses key topics such as Parish By-Laws, Trustees, Finance Council, Parish Council, employment classifications, job descriptions, employee handbooks, hiring practices, and safe environment training. The guide also delves into labor laws, including exemptions, overtime pay, and employee separation policies. With a focus on creating a professional and compliant work environment, this resource is essential for Parish administrators and leaders seeking to establish sound legal practices.
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Legal Structure of the Parish • James McCabe, General Counsel, Office of Legal Affairs • Legal Structure of the Parish • Religious Corporation • Parish By-Laws • Trustees • Finance Council • Parish Council
Pastor as Employer • Employment Issues Facing the Parish • Best Practices - Parish Employee Handbook • Hiring and Supervising Parish Employees • Reference Checks, Background Checks, Safe Environment Training • Classification of Employees • Full time, Part time, Hourly • Exempt v. Non-Exempt – Overtime pay • Job Description, Personnel Files, Performance Standards • Employment at Will, Progressive Discipline, Employment Contracts, Separation from Employment • Holidays, Time Off, Leaves of Absence • FMLA • Safe Environment, Code of Conduct, Sexual Misconduct Policy