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,...
Year: 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...
Seeking the best severance package
Accepting a new job offer or losing a job may be difficult times to negotiate the terms of leaving employment. However, the separation package contained in severance agreements can dictate financial and professional futures and should contain certain terms. A...
Non-compete agreements take away rights
American workers often relinquish rights and face disadvantages negotiating the terms of their new jobs. Employment contracts containing non-compete clauses are being used not only for high-tech or executive jobs, but in work at every level of skill, education and...
Employment contract negotiations
An employment contract can govern a medical practitioner's career and professional life for many years. There are numerous tips for negotiating employment contracts for medical professionals. First, the offer of employment and potential employer should be carefully...
Potential problems with non-disclosure agreements
Non-disclosure agreements have appeared in news reports on political scandals and sexual misconduct. NDA agreements are also being used with more frequency in employment contracts and may pose problems for employees. A NDA, or confidentiality agreement, is a...

