Force Majeure Clauses in Contracts During COVID-19
April 1, 2021
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Can the pandemic still be considered unforeseen or an “act of God”? The enforceability of your contracts may depend on the answer.
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Category: Healthcare Employment Law
Articles on employment matters for healthcare practices. Topics cover employment and contractor agreements, hiring and termination, employee handbooks, worker classification, non-discrimination policies, and physician contract review, written for practice owners managing staff and independent contractors.
Which Employees of a Healthcare Practice Should Be Covered By Employment Contracts?
October 2, 2020
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Most medical practices treat the decision to require employment contracts for new physicians as almost automatic. But should you consider such agreements for your other staff? We help you evaluate.
An Employee Accused Your Healthcare Practice of Wrongdoing? Here’s What Not to Do
January 10, 2020
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When an employee alleges that your patient care or business practices are improper, your reaction can make the situation much worse. Learn how to avoid charges of retaliation.
Discussing Salary History: What’s Allowed Under the New Illinois Law?
October 10, 2019
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If you’re hiring for a healthcare business or practice in Illinois, you may need to make changes to comply with the state’s Equal Pay Act.
Independent Contractor or Employee? How the Dynamex Decision Affects Your Practice
July 14, 2019
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Thanks to a landmark 2018 decision, you may need to take a second look at how you classify your workforce (or how you’re classified yourself).
Preventing Healthcare Workplace Violence
June 14, 2019
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As instances of healthcare workplace violence have increased in recent years, many practice managers are left asking: how do we protect ourselves?
The Intersection Between Non-Solicitation and Patient Abandonment
March 13, 2019
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For healthcare professionals moving to a new practice, restrictions on soliciting patients to continue treatment at the new location can raise concerns about patient abandonment. What are your rights and responsibilities?
The Pillars of Noncompetition Agreements in the Healthcare Industry: Illinois Law Considerations
February 26, 2019
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Noncompetes typically limit an individual’s right to join or start a competitor business within a certain geographic range and for a designated period of time. Here, we answer the most common questions about these agreements.
When Can I Terminate an Employee at my Practice?
February 5, 2019
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Terminating employees is risky and costly. If done incorrectly, the termination can create legal liability for the practice. We explore what a medical practice should consider before letting an employee go.
Sexual Harassment in Healthcare in the #MeToo Era
January 12, 2019
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The healthcare industry is plagued with sexual harassment claims. We offer tips to protect your patients, your employees, and your practice.