Legal Question in Business Law in California
Are churches legally required to do criminal background checks on volunteers working with minors?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Churches are subject to the same childcare laws and regulations as anyone, whether the workers are paid or volunteer. So the question would be whether or not the activities of the volunteers would fall under the childcare laws or not. The church nursery school obviously would fall under the laws. The teen bible study leaders would not. Where the line falls in between is a matter of all the facts and circumstances of the activity.
The other attorney is right on point here. This is not a simple bulletin board type question. Consult with an attorney in your area for specifics.
Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. - Mr. Franchise
Franchise Attorney
Every employer is when the person would have contact with minors or infirm elderly.
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