Churches, circuits and districts can all be employing bodies in their own right. The representatives of each employing body, i.e. the managing trustees, are responsible for their actions and for any financial or legal repercussions that arise out of employment relationships. Therefore, there is a need to be careful and seek advice from the District Lay Employment Secretary when considering any new appointment within your church or circuit.
Employment law is complex: new legislation and Employment Tribunal decisions are continually re-shaping employment practices.
If you are considering employing a lay person in your church or circuit, or have any ongoing queries around employment, please contact our Lay Employment Secretary, Clive Teale, who is able to provide advice to employing bodies about recruitment; including providing advice to circuit and church representatives; overseeing employment arrangements within the district; checking contractual documents prior to issue and receiving information from the Connexional Personnel Office as issues arise.
Resources:
Please complete a lay register return for all new appointments and return a copy to Jo hr@methdost-nd.org.uk
The following links are useful when considering and making new appointments.
PAYE23030 – PAYE Manual – HMRC internal manual – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)