A person looking for a new job or trying to leave a medical practice may face legal obstacles. Many new doctors must deal with noncompetition agreements contained in their employee contracts for medical professionals. One quarter of new doctors leave their jobs within...
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What should be in an employment contract?
Getting a coveted job offer does not end negotiations or consideration of the job. The terms of employment contracts can have long-term consequences on one's career and finances. Job security is an essential component. Applicants should review whether there is...
Agreeing to a severance buyout
Recently, major corporations such as General Motors, Verizon and Pfizer have announced employee buyouts for the end of this year. These buyouts illustrate the emotional and financial considerations that accompany their decision to enter severance agreements. This...
Non-competition clauses multiplying
Non-competition agreements are intended to protect business by preventing employees from taking the skills they learned at that business and working for their former employer's competitor. Non-compete agreements in employment contracts, however, have sometimes been...
Sexual harassment affects men, too
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...
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...

