Gardner Employment Law

03/17/2025

Starting a new job can be exciting—until you wonder if the skills or strategies from your last role are confidential. Mishandling confidential information can lead to lawsuits, job loss, and reputational damage. Read on.

Learn how to identify confidential information from previous jobs and protect your career with legal help from Gardner Employment Law.

03/03/2025

When you start a new job, you might need to sign an employment contract. You will also get an employee handbook that explains company policies. But what happens when these two documents conflict? Does an employment contract override company policy? Read on to learn more.

Find out if your employment contract takes priority over company policy. Learn your rights and how legal agreements impact workplace rules.

02/10/2025

For executives, breaking an employment contract isn’t just about resigning — You would be leaving with no protection from your contract and possibly violating your contract. Read on to learn more.

Breaking an employment contract? Learn the risks, penalties, and legal options to protect yourself before making a move. Stay informed!

02/03/2025

As an executive, your compensation may include commissions tied to revenue-generation. But what happens when your employment ends before you receive payment? Read on to learn more.

A terminated employee recently received $1 million in commissions.

11/27/2024

Healthcare providers may see unethical practices that can endanger patient safety, but like anyone they may be fearful of getting involved. Healthcare providers should understand the importance of whistleblowing and how to handle it effectively. Read on to learn more.




https://gardneremploymentlaw.com/blog/whistleblowing-in-healthcare/

Whistleblowing in healthcare serves as a safeguard against unethical practices that can endanger patient safety and damage the reputation of organizations.

11/20/2024

Hospitals and doctors associations will draft physician contracts in vague and complex terms. To protect your career and financial interests, you should make sure that you understand language that outlines your duties, compensation, and other key provisions. Read on to learn more.




https://gardneremploymentlaw.com/blog/physician-contracts-should-contain-specifics/

11/06/2024

Stay-or-pay provisions have become a growing trend in American workplaces, closely resembling the restrictive nature of non-compete agreements. Read on to learn more.

Stay-or-pay provisions have become a growing trend in American workplaces, closely resembling the restrictive nature of non-compete agreements.

10/24/2024

Negotiating contract terms can be daunting, especially when it feels like the other party has all the power. Understanding and using leverage is key to securing better terms. Read on to learn more.

Negotiating contract terms can be daunting, especially when it feels like the other party has the power. Understanding and using leverage to negotiate is key.

10/17/2024

Complaints filed with the TMB can disrupt physicians' careers, tarnish reputations, and lead to disciplinary actions. However, many complaints are dismissed before reaching the formal investigation stage. Read on to learn more.

At Gardner Employment Law, we understand the importance of accurate medical records. If you have questions about record keeping or the TMB complaint process,

10/03/2024

One of the most critical, yet often overlooked, aspects of physician contracts is the section outlining the physician’s duties. Read on to learn more.

Physicians should be aware of the duties section in their contract. Be sure that your physician contract clearly states your duties!

09/20/2024

On August 20, 2024, a federal district judge in Dallas, Texas blocked the FTC's rule banning non-compete agreements. That judge's order applies nationwide. Where do we go from here? Read on to learn more.

Recently, a Texas court issued an injunction that prevents enforcement of the FTC's non-compete ban. So, what is the future for the FTC Ban on non competes?

09/06/2024

TMB complaints are an unfortunate reality for Texas physicians, and it may come down to your word against the patient’s. Read on to learn more about best practices to take with your patients.

TMB complaints are an unfortunate reality for many physicians, and it may come down to your word against the patient’s.

08/07/2024

New data on CEOs salaries and compensation have revealed that in 2023 executive pay reached unprecedented levels. The latest data show that while CEOs continue to amass wealth, the gap between their earnings and those of average workers remains wide. Read on to learn more.

In 2023, new data on CEOs salaries and compensation has revealed that executive pay has reached unprecedented levels. Read on to learn more.

07/31/2024

A Federal District Court in Pennsylvania issued an opinion permitting the FTC’s non-compete ban to proceed. The Pennsylvania ruling denied a preliminary injunction that had been requested against the FTC’s rule banning non-competes. This is contrary to the Dallas Federal Court’s ruling. Read on to learn more.

A Federal District Court in Pennsylvania issued an opinion permitting the FTC’s non-compete ban to proceed. The Pennsylvania ruling denied a preliminary

07/24/2024

On July 3, 2024, Judge Ada Brown, a federal judge in the Northern District of Texas, entered an order blocking the FTC’s Non Compete Final Rule banning noncompete agreements. Now the FTC’s rule is on hold, delaying its start date. Read on to learn more.

On April 23, 2024, the FTC introduced its Noncompete Rule. Currently, an injunction is blocking the FTC’s Non Compete Rule, delaying its start date.

07/15/2024

A Physician's compensation contract often uses RVUs to calculate the rate of payment. The Practice Expense (PE) component of RVU Physician Compensation covers essential practice costs. Read on to learn more.

Understanding physician compensation under Medicare involves understanding the Practice Expense component, which covers essential practice costs.

07/08/2024

In a groundbreaking decision, the U.S. The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that retaliatory intent need not be proven for protection in SOX whistleblowing cases. Now, employees who report activities they reasonably believe constitute financial fraud within the company are shielded from retaliation. Read on to learn more.

In a groundbreaking decision, SCOTUS unanimously ruled retaliatory intent does not need to be proven for SOX whistleblowing protection.

06/24/2024

In the pharmaceutical industry, employees often face ethical challenges when they discover fraud. While laws like the False Claims Act support whistleblowers in claims for fraud upon the federal government, gaps in protections under the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act leave drug company employees vulnerable to retaliation by the employer when reporting fraud.

Read on to learn more.

In the pharmaceutical industry, employees often face ethical challenges when they discover fraud. Gaps in protections under the FDCA leave them vulnerable.