The San Diego medical employment contract attorneys at the Watkins Firm protect area healthcare and medical practice employers from employee related disputes and litigation. All San Diego employers must keep abreast of the significant changes in employment laws and regulations in recent years. One of the most important steps a healthcare employer can take is to update the employment contract itself. The employment contract should define in great detail the relationship between an employer and their workers. It should further establish specific guidelines, performance metrics, policies and procedures that anticipate potential disputes and disarm them before they ever begin.
One example is unpaid overtime. There has been a sharp increase in unpaid overtime litigation here in San Diego and throughout California. The employment contract should clearly establish how and when overtime can be earned and the calculation for how it will be paid. The employment contract itself should clearly establish the employer’s requirement of prior written authorization by the worker’s supervisor prior to the performance of overtime work. This should be further expanded within the employee handbook, as well as all policy and procedure guidelines and management policies.
The San Diego medical employment contract attorneys at the Watkins Firm also ensure that there are clear processes established for performance evaluation, discipline and ultimately dismissal. Unfortunately, some employees abuse FMLA policies and other employment guidelines in an effort to sidestep or minimize disciplinary actions and options. A well crafted employment contract supported by consistently updated employee handbooks, policies and procedures and HR documentation can establish a foundation for how all healthcare employment matters are handled. The manner with which employee-related issues are managed, documented and resolved can provide a solid defense for medical practices and healthcare employers.
Most employee related disputes and associated litigation can be prevented before issues have an opportunity to arise. We invite you to review the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today. We will discuss an engagement that will review existing employment contracts and documentation, and how our experienced San Diego medical employment contract attorneys can add the protections San Diego healthcare employers will need to protect their businesses now and in the future.
