Physicians do not have to perform certain procedures that conflict with their religious beliefs under federal conscience protection rules enacted over 40 years ago. Religious hospitals may also have contracts restricting doctors, for example, from engaging in birth...
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5 things to consider before signing a severance agreement
When you finished your residency and started practice in Hershey, you thought you had found the perfect hospital. As your practice developed, though, you began to look for different employment opportunities that better fit your interests. Now that you have found a new...
Pennsylvania considers ending non-compete agreements
Pennsylvania now enforces non-competition agreements if certain conditions are met. A bill pending before a state house legislative committee, however, would severely restrict their use. This could change the circumstances for negotiating employment contracts. Now,...
Dealing with noncompete agreements
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...
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...

