Worker Classification & Wage and Hour Laws

Misclassifying employees is an issue most ministries face. In this webinar, we break down the California wage and hour laws that impact churches, ministries, schools, and nonprofit organizations. Learn how to classify workers correctly, understand exempt and non-exempt status, navigate meal and rest break requirements, avoid independent contractor pitfalls, and determine when the ministerial exception may apply.

Topics Covered

• Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employee Classifications

• Executive, Administrative, and Professional Exemptions

• California Overtime, Meal, and Rest Break Requirements

• Independent Contractor Rules and the ABC Test

• Workers' Compensation Considerations

• The Ministerial Exception

• Volunteers, Stipends, and Gift Cards

• Ministry-Specific Wage and Hour Challenges

Whether you are a pastor, executive pastor, church administrator, HR professional, business manager, or ministry leader, this webinar will help you navigate California worker classification and wage hour laws with confidence.