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Ep 57 ~ Unraveling the Mystery of Church Employees and Overtime Rules
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Introduction:
- Welcome to episode 57 of the Bookkeeping with a Purpose podcast!
- Exploring the complexities of federal regulations, particularly regarding church employees and overtime rules.
- I stumbled upon something fascinating recently, and you know me, I can’t keep cool discoveries to myself. So, buckle up for a journey into the world of church finance regulations!
- Federal regulations often lack clarity, especially when it comes to topics like church employees and overtime rules.
- Sparked by a question about a past episode I recorded on church employees and overtime rules, recent research uncovered new insights, prompting a deeper dive into the subject. Spoiler alert: it’s not as straightforward as it seems.
Segment 1: Quote of the Day
- Drawing inspiration from Greek philosopher Aristotle: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Segment 2: Understanding Fact Sheet #14A
- Exploring Fact Sheet #14A from the Wage & Hour Division of the US Department of Labor.
- Highlighting protections offered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime regulations, record-keeping requirements, and child labor standards.
Segment 3: Coverage Criteria
- Diving into two key ways employees are covered under the FLSA.
- Enterprise Coverage: Employees of businesses generating at least $500,000 in annual sales revenue, with exceptions for non-profit organizations unless engaged in qualifying commercial activities.
- Individual Coverage: Employees engaged in interstate commerce or closely-related processes essential to such production.
Segment 4: Application to Church Employees
- Demonstrating how church employees may fall under FLSA protections, particularly through involvement in interstate commerce-related activities.
- Debunking common misconceptions and emphasizing compliance with overtime regulations, minimum wage rules, record-keeping requirements, and child labor standards.
Segment 5: Volunteer Guidelines
- Clarifying volunteer regulations outlined in Fact Sheet #14A:
- Restrictions on volunteering in commercial activities.
- Prohibitions against displacing paid employees with volunteers.
- Limitations on paid employees volunteering for similar services performed in their job roles.
Episode Support Links
Fact Sheet #14A: Non-Profit Organizations and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
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