The National Safety Council (NSC) has published its findings for injuries in the workplace during 2017. The national totals were 4.5 million non-fatal injuries with an estimated cost of $161.5 billion, based on wage and productivity losses, medical expenses,...
Month: May 2019
What is Pennsylvania’s ’employment first’ policy?
When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990, the goal was to reduce discrimination against individuals with disabilities. And it has done a lot of good for people across the nation over the years. However, even a federal law cannot stop all...
Negotiating healthcare employment contracts
Receiving a job offer is good news for a health care professional who is seeking employment. But, signing on the bottom line of unfair or unacceptable employment contracts for medical professionals can lead to dissatisfaction or reduce their professional growth. An...
Prepare for non-compete or non-disclosure agreements
When considering a job offer, applicants should consider what could happen if they leave that job. Non-competition and non-disclosure agreements are being used with more frequency in employment contracts and severance agreements, especially in technology-oriented...
Typical employment contract mistakes
Studying and becoming licensed as a health practitioner is a difficult process. Some of its advantages, however, may be diminished by making these typical mistakes when entering employment contracts for medical professionals. First, practitioners may not consider...
Know your rights as an employee
As an employee, you should receive fair treatment from your employer. You are not simply at the mercy of your boss. But you may be unclear about your rights. Some questions you may have about your employment rights include the following: What constitutes illegal...