Employment Laws Impacting Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers expect their employers to treat them
respectfully and professionally. While many healthcare employers are appreciative
of their staff, in some cases, a medical organization may wrongfully act on its
prejudices or judgments. In doing so, the employee can suffer from lower wages,
verbal or physical abuse, unfair contractual conditions, and other losses that
may diminish their professional experience.
When the workplace becomes a hostile or unsafe environment,
it is important that individuals seek a healthcare employment lawyer for
guidance on how to legally protect themselves. If healthcare employee feels
they have been discriminated against, harassed, or wrongfully terminated, they
have the right to proceed forward with an employment lawsuit.
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EMPLOYMENT
The business of healthcare is never more apparent than when a
healthcare provider hires employees. Hiring employees creates an entirely
different set of issues for doctors, dentists, and other practitioners.
In healthcare practice, the recruitment, hiring, training,
retention, and termination of employees must be conducted in compliance with not
only general business standards but healthcare standards and regulations as
well. Healthcare employees often have access to controlled substances as well
as a patient’s personal and highly regulated medical records.
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AND NON-COMPETE
The relationship between doctors and physician practice
groups is typically covered by an employment contract. Most of these contracts
include “non-compete” agreements designed to restrict a physician from
practicing within a geographic area for a set number of years after the
employment contract is terminated. California and other states, however, have
special rules that apply to non-compete agreements among physicians and practice
groups.
When it comes time for doctors and practice groups to part
company, our California Pharmacy
Attorneys are often able to craft solutions that protect the practice
group’s legitimate market share, while minimizing the departing physician’s
payment of damages. If a negotiated solution cannot be reached, the attorneys
are experienced in representing either side in litigation.
What Are Examples of Employment Law Issues in Healthcare?
There are a variety of reasons why an employment dispute may
occur in the healthcare industry.
Some California lawsuits may be concerning:
- Sexual harassment
- Discrimination of any kind
- Breach of contract
- Wrongful termination
- Emotional distress
- Whistleblowing and retaliation
How a Healthcare Employment Attorney Can Help You
Victims of a hostile healthcare workplace have the legal
right to take action against their employer without repercussions. While it may
feel intimidating or trivial to speak up, it is important for workers to feel
safe and appreciated at their workplace. Bringing awareness to employment
disputes, harassment, or discrimination ultimately leads to a reformed
healthcare system.
Employment Law Firm Los Angeles
At Marcarian
Law Firm, P.C., members of our Healthcare practice help physicians
and practice groups create employment agreements that fairly protect their
future interests. When it comes time for doctors and practice groups to part
company, our attorneys are often able to craft solutions that protect the
practice group’s legitimate market share, while minimizing the departing physician’s
payment of damages.
For more information about how a healthcare Employment
Law Attorney can help you with your employment issues and disputes,
please contact Marcarian Law Firm, P.C. at 818-995-8787
