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CA Governor Signs Various Bills into Law Impacting Employers, including Churches
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed several bills into law and vetoed others that affect labor and employment law, including those affecting churches with employees. These bills take effect on January 1, 2026, unless stated otherwise. Understanding the impact of…Blogs
Ninth Circuit Clarifies “Bona Fide Religious Belief” in Religious Discrimination Cases
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently issued a decision clarifying the “bona fide religious belief” element that plaintiffs must prove for a prima facie religious discrimination claim under Title VII. In Detwiler v. Mid-Columbia Med. Ctr.,…Blogs
IRS Updates “Stay Exempt” Resource
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated its “Stay Exempt” online resource. The content of this resource has been incorporated into the main IRS website, replacing the previous separate website, “StayExempt.IRS.gov.” The new link to the Stay Exempt online content…Blogs
Overhaul of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Program Could Impact Nonprofit Sector Workers
On August 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education proposed a new rule that would significantly overhaul the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. For years, PSLF has been a lifeline for nonprofit professionals—helping them manage student debt while dedicating…Blogs
New Florida Law, SB 700, Bars Charitable Donors Tied to Some Foreign Nations
Effective July 1, 2025, Florida’s Senate Bill (SB) 700 imposes sweeping new limits on charitable organizations, fundraisers, and related entities that solicit or operate in the state. The law prohibits receiving or soliciting contributions from individuals or entities tied to…Blogs
IRS Revised TG 3-8 – Disqualifying and Non-Exempt Activities, Inurement and Private Benefit – IRC Section 501(c)(3)
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a revised version of Technical Guide (TG) 3-8, which addresses Disqualifying and Non-Exempt Activities, Inurement and Private Benefit under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3). These revisions sharpen the focus on what it…Blogs
“Solicitation” and Charitable Registration Laws
Most states now have laws that govern charitable fundraising within their borders. However, these laws differ considerably from one state to the next, even when it comes to defining “charitable solicitation” for charitable registration statutes. In most jurisdictions, charitable solicitation…Blogs
EEOC Clarifies “Undue Hardship”
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has emphasized a focus on religious accommodations in the workplace in recent opinions, as well as in its press release entitled “200 Days of Action to Protect Religious Freedom at Work.” Furthermore, the…Blogs
The Dangers of Using AI for Legal Research
Artificial intelligence ("AI") can feel like a shortcut to answers—type in your question, and within seconds, you get what looks like a confident, well-researched response. But when it comes to legal matters, that speed can be dangerously misleading. AI tools…Blogs
TG 25: Multiple-Parent Title-Holding Organizations – IRC Section 501(c)(25)
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the revised Technical Guide (TG) 25, which outlines the requirements for multiple-parent title-holding organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(25). Tax-exempt title-holding organizations, such as multiple-parent title-holding corporations and trusts, offer…
