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Matt Tedeschi Featured in Article on the Ministerial Exception

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A legal doctrine known as the "ministerial exception" protects religious organizations from government interference in regard to the hiring and firing of ministers. But is it possible that some groups are taking advantage? Prinz's Matt Tedeschi was recently featured in an article with Yale Divinity School exploring the legal implications of faith-based institutions invoking the exception. Matt, a Divinity School alumnus, provides crucial insight into the employment protections employees stand to lose if they bring forth a lawsuit and are labeled a "minister."