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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings. less -

[Webinar] Preparing for the Future of Health Care Antitrust Scrutiny - June 11th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 5/21/2024

Now, more than ever, health care organizations are facing complex antitrust issues as their mergers/acquisitions, hiring, contracting and private funding are being scrutinized by the federal and state governments. Proper...more

Don't Panic! – A Guide for Healthcare Employers to Understand the Potential Impact of FTC's Non-Compete Ban

Akerman LLP - Health Law Rx on 5/6/2024

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), through a 3-2 vote, approved a final rule (the Final Rule), banning most forms of non-compete clauses with workers. A non-compete clause generally prevents a worker from...more

Florida Legislation Will Increase Background Screening for Healthcare Professionals

Holland & Knight LLP on 3/26/2024

House Bill 975, if signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will have a significant impact on the Florida criminal background screening requirements for healthcare professionals and facilities. Currently, only certain healthcare...more

A Surge in Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) Claims Poses Threat to Employers

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Privacy, Cyber & AI... on 3/6/2024

The Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (“GIPA”) was enacted in 1998, and although minimal litigation followed in the years following its enaction, we are now seeing a significant surge in litigation similar to that...more

Unpacking California’s 2024 Employment Laws: Key Changes Employers Need to Know

Troutman Pepper on 12/14/2023

California enacted several new employment laws for 2024, summarized below, including expanded paid sick leave, leave for reproductive loss, protections for employee cannabis use, additional noncompete enforcement limitations,...more

Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

Fisher Phillips on 12/4/2023

When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

[Webinar] The Time is Now: Foreign Nurse Immigration Sponsorship and the US Healthcare Staffing Crisis - November 15th, 9:00 am PT

Clark Hill PLC on 10/23/2023

The healthcare industry is facing a nurse staffing crisis in the wake of the pandemic. Many US healthcare facilities are looking abroad to meet the demand for patient care, but are unsure about how visa processing delays...more

Physician Recruitment: How Hospitals Can Comply With Stark Law While Recruiting Top Talent

Dickinson Wright on 8/23/2023

Hospitals play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of communities by recruiting and employing skilled physicians. However, physician recruitment in compliance with the Stark Law can be a complex task for hospital...more

Health Law Diagnosis - Kentucky Governor Signs Bill Aimed at Mitigating Healthcare Workforce Shortages: Beginning of a Trend?

Robinson & Cole LLP on 4/4/2023

On March 22, 2023, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 200, referred to as the “Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Development Act” (“the Bill”), into law. The Bill was enacted in response to current healthcare...more

The Top 18 Workplace Law Stories from March 2022

Fisher Phillips on 4/7/2022

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

#WorkforceWednesday: Independent Contractor Rule Reinstated, OFCCP Targets Pay Equity Audits, OSHA Focuses on Health Care...

Epstein Becker & Green on 3/23/2022

This week, we look at a range of developments shifting the enforcement approach across federal agencies and how employers can comply with these shifts. Texas Court Reinstates DOL Independent Contractor Rule A district...more

Snapshot on Healthcare Industry: February 2022

Fisher Phillips on 2/23/2022

Welcome to FP Snapshot on Healthcare, where we take a quick look at some of the most significant current workplace law issues, including hot non-COVID-19 issues, with an emphasis on the practical impact of how they affect...more

OFCCP Week In Review: January 2022 #3

DirectEmployers Association on 1/20/2022

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

2,000 COVID-19-Related Employment Lawsuits Filed In The U.S.: An Analysis Of The Data And Trends

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 4/12/2021

On April 6, 2021, the total number of COVID-19-related employment complaints filed in United States courts passed the 2,000 mark. Although it took eight months to reach the first 1,000 complaints (March–November 2020), it...more

50 State Update On Pending Legislation Pertaining To Employer-Mandated Vaccinations

Husch Blackwell LLP on 3/5/2021

Per recent federal employment law guidance, private employers can generally require employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19 as long as they comply with federal employment laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of...more

Reconsidering Religious Accommodations In Light Of The Pandemic

Fisher Phillips on 8/6/2020

With all of the uncertainty facing the healthcare community in light of the current pandemic, the ability of hospitals and other healthcare facilities to be flexible when managing employees is of the utmost importance. To...more

CDC Provides New Guidance For Returning Critical Infrastructure Workers To Work Following Potential Exposure To COVID-19

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 4/9/2020

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced new Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person With Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19. The new...more

Record Checks: Pre-hire Isn't the Only Record Check You Need

Dentons on 3/6/2020

Prospective employees at a healthcare facility are subject to a significant number of record checks as part of the post-offer and pre-employment process. Employers are required to do a SING check, which incorporates a review...more

HR Quick Take: SING Record Check

Dentons on 3/6/2020

Q: I have a potential hire who came back with a hit on her SING check. She seems like a great nurse and claims she has a prior clearance which will allow her to work. Is that enough?...more

Vermont Health Care Update 01-27-20 - An analysis from DRM's Health Law Team

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC on 1/27/2020

Governor delivers budget address - Gov. Phil Scott delivered his budget address on Tuesday, focusing on the demographic crisis and a shrinking workforce as the state’s biggest challenges....more

Vermont Legislative Update 01-17-2020 - An analysis from DRM's Government & Public Affairs Team

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC on 1/20/2020

Paid Family Leave bill heading to a showdown - The Senate approved the conference committee report on the paid family and medical leave bill on Friday, with a vote of 20-9-1. H.107 will now head to the House for a vote....more

Mandatory Nurse-To-Patient Staffing Ratios: Is Your State Next?

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 9/4/2019

Healthcare facilities in California have been required to adhere to mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios since 2004. These ratios vary depending upon the degree of patient care involved. More recently, Massachusetts passed a law...more

Connecticut Codifies Nursing Home Daily Posting Requirements, Adds Requirement for Reinstatement after Retaliation

Robinson+Cole Health Law Diagnosis on 7/22/2019

On July 1, 2019, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Public Act No. 19-89 “An Act Concerning Nursing Home Staffing Levels” (PA 19-89). PA 19-89 sets forth new state-level daily nurse staffing level disclosure...more

Healthcare Industry Sees Increase In Age Discrimination Claims

Fisher Phillips on 8/8/2017

Lawyers and medical professionals have noticed a recent uptick in age discrimination claims in the healthcare industry. What is causing this increase? Is it simply a statistical fluke, or are there specific reasons the...more

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