Tag Archives: Church Employee

Employment Discrimination and Religious Employment

Religious employment refers to employment that is directly related to the religious activities or mission of a religious organization, such as a church, mosque, temple, or synagogue. Religious employment can include positions such as clergy, religious educators, music directors, and administrative staff. Civil Rights Act of 1964:A landmark federal law in the that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in a variety of areas including employment, education, and public accommodations. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, […]

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Independent Contractors

Individuals who are “independent contractors” are not considered employees for wage and hour purposes. California Assembly Bill 5 addresses the “employment status” of workers when the hiring entity claims the worker is an independent contractor and not an employee. Additionally,  Assembly Bill 2257, enacted in 2020, intended to clarify AB 5 and provide additional exemptions to the test for determining whether an independent contractor has been misclassified as an employee. Why it Matters:California’s labor law protects employees, but not independent contractors. Additionally, employees can go to state agencies such as […]

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