Non-compete agreements have become more widely used in health care and other professions. Special attention should apply to the terms of these agreements when negotiating employment contracts for medical professionals. Non-compete agreements may be enforced in...
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CBS CEO severance package instructive
CBS CEO Les Moonves resigned on Sept. 9 after numerous sexual harassment allegations. Despite these serious charges, he may leave the network with a $120 million severance package. It is reported that CBS will donate $20 million of his financial settlement to...
Severance agreements may have advantages
Employees may seek financial protection in case they are terminated without cause. There are many advantages to negotiating severance agreements before or after employment is offered. Severance agreements grant compensation to employees when they are not at fault for...
What should be in a medical employment contract?
An employment agreement may be ineffective if it does not address important parts of the employment relationship. All employment contracts for medical professionals should contain basic but important terms. First, these contracts should clearly identify the employer,...
Are you facing retaliation in the workplace
Oftentimes, employees dealing with an unpleasant work situation have the choice of putting up with it or finding another job. The law typically does not protect workers from an employer's rudeness, negativity or even unfairness. However, there are situations where the...
New job decisions
The hiring process requires planning and negotiation. Before signing on the dotted line on new employment contracts, prospective employees should seek the best terms possible concerning non-compete and non-solicitation agreements and other terms. A non-compete...
Non-compete agreements not always enforceable
Non-competition agreements prohibit employees from working for a competitor for a certain time or within a geographic area. The use of these clauses in employment contracts is on the rise for all types of employment. Noncompete clauses, also known as restrictive...
Anatomy of medical employment contracts
Employment agreements for physicians and other health care professionals usually have common important provisions. Successful negotiation of the major terms of employment contracts for medical professionals may be important to a doctor's financial and professional...
Be aware of severance agreements
Terminating an employee is distressing for the worker and may pose legal risks for employers. Separation packages or employment contracts often contain severance agreements intended to protect employers. Workers should be prepared to negotiate a fair and reasonable...
Does your boss fail to accommodate your religious beliefs?
It makes no difference whether you are a member of a traditional religion or you follow a lesser known faith. Your employer cannot discriminate against you. If your employer does not accommodate your religious beliefs, he or she may be in violation of the law. How it...

