Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Can a church require a new pt admin asst to attend the church Sunday mornings? It's a big church with at least 50 ft/pt employees with about 40% not required to attend at this point. Can they change policy with new hirees? It doesn't seem right not to require the same for all. Could they change the policy and require everyone to attend and fire those who chose not to attend? It seems if the requirement to attend is listed on the job description then the time spent at church Sunday morning should be conpensated. Where would I look to find out more?


Asked on 11/03/11, 11:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Churches are exempt from discrimination laws, for obvious reasons. They get to make the rules, including that employees belong to that church and attend services as a condition of employment. That is not paid time. If you don't like the rules, you can find work elsewhere.

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Answered on 11/04/11, 10:24 am


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