While instances of workplace sexual harassment involving females are typically more likely to make headlines and news broadcasts, women are not the only ones experiencing this type of behavior while on the job. Regrettably, however, many male victims of sexual...
Month: October 2018
Negotiating the first employment contract
A medical doctor's first employment is one of their biggest challenges after medical school and residency. Employment contracts for medical professionals should contain certain provisions to help assure success. Compensation trends now depend more on productivity than...
Non-compete agreements may overreach
Employers may seek noncompetition agreements to prevent former employees or independent contractors from taking confidential information, trade secrets or customers. When asked to sign an employment contract containing a noncompetition clause, employees should...
Rating medical employment contracts
The national shortage of physicians may give them added negotiation powers. But, job applicants should be prepared to carefully review important terms and inducements in employment contracts for medical professionals. The need for doctors in special areas has...
Common employment contract terms
Employers are using employment agreements with more frequency. Job candidates must keep an eye on certain terms that can impact their employment prospects and should be prepared to negotiate for better terms in these employment contracts. Following a U.S. Supreme...
4 issues to negotiate in your severance package
Getting news about a layoff is frustrating. Learning about the termination of your job may leave you in shock and fear. However, the fact your boss is offering you a severance package may soften the blow. Even though a severance package is a good thing, you do not...