Employment

Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Requirements for Medical Practices

Ensuring compliance with workers’ compensation laws is essential for any medical practice in Florida. These laws protect employees in case of work-related injuries or illnesses while shielding employers from costly lawsuits. However, navigating the complexities of Florida’s workers’ compensation regulations

Employment Agreements for Endodontists

When you bring an endodontist into your dental practice (or when an endodontist joins a new team), drafting a solid employment agreement is crucial. These agreements outline important details such as compensation, responsibilities, and liability protections, ensuring both the practice

Can a Dentist Be an Independent Contractor?

The short answer is a lawyerly one–it depends. Under federal tax law (this is excluding how your state might see things), the classification of a worker as an employee or an independent contractor has significant implications for both the worker

Employee Handbooks for Veterinary Practices

Creating an employee handbook is a critical step for your veterinary clinic to establish clear expectations, policies, and procedures for their staff. My legal experience with these issues over the years leads me to recognize the importance of developing comprehensive

Non-Solicitation Agreements in Dentist Employment

Nonsolicitation agreements, also known as non-solicitation clauses, are common in many businesses, including dental practices. These agreements are designed to protect a dental practice’s investment in their staff, patients, referral sources, and proprietary information. For dentists, understanding the nuances of

Key Points in Employment Agreements for Orthodontists

Orthodontists seeking employment opportunities must navigate complex legal considerations when entering into employment agreements with private practice owners or big corporate dental organizations. As an attorney experienced in ortho employment agreements, I’ve advised many orthodontists on the nuances of employment

Employee Handbooks for Dental Practices

Employee handbooks or office manuals play a vital role in establishing policies, procedures, and expectations for employees in dental practices. My practice includes employment work for dental practices; I have assisted many in drafting and implementing employee handbooks that comply

Employment Agreements for General Dentists: What to Address

Compensation, classification, duties, restrictive covenants and Florida's statute: what a general dentist associate agreement should spell out.