Calculating the Real Cost of HR Noncompliance

 

When HR practices miss the mark, it can cost your ministry far more than just team morale and performance—it can lead to serious financial, legal, and relational consequences. In this webinar, HR experts Gina Rock, Chloe Morris, and Sydney Bowe break down the most common compliance mistakes and reveal what they could cost your ministry in fines, fees, and frustration.

This essential guide for church and ministry leaders will help you understand what's at stake and how to proactively protect your organization. In this webinar the team will discuss these key HR mistakes and their costs:

  • Hiring Too Quickly: Discover why rushing the hiring process can cost you an average of $17,000 per bad hire and lead to negative team performance and a loss of community trust.

  • I-9 Errors: Learn how missing or incomplete I-9 forms can result in fines ranging from $288 to over $2,800 per violation, and how a single case resulted in a $600,000 fine for one employer.

  • Time and Pay Violations: Understand the legal and financial risks of misclassifying employees, not paying minimum wage or overtime, and improper minister FICA filings.

  • Payroll Errors: See how common mistakes in payroll, like sick time or W-4 errors, can cost your organization thousands annually and lead to litigation.

  • Lack of Sexual Harassment Training: Find out why this training is crucial for creating a healthy ministry culture and how avoiding it can result in costly lawsuits averaging from $30,000 to $200,000.

  • Discriminatory Practices: The webinar explains how unintentional discrimination based on protected characteristics like age or gender can lead to legal action and unlimited damages.

  • Out-of-Date Policies: Learn why having a non-compliant staff handbook and a lack of a designated church HR person can expose your ministry to major legal risks and financial penalties.

This webinar is a vital tool for preventing costly HR mistakes and ensuring the spiritual, financial, and cultural health of your ministry.