Introduction Medical staff who witness unsafe or illegal practices at work should understand healthcare whistleblower protection. Healthcare providers may see unethical conduct that endangers patient safety, yet hesitate to speak up out of fear of retaliation. At Gardner Employment Law,
While Texas law prohibits nearly all abortions, the statute permits physicians to perform an abortion in order to save the life of the mother or prevent substantial physical impairment. The 2025 Legislature amended the abortion statute to provide more protection
In May 2025, the DOL issued new guidance that changed the definition of “independent contractor.” This shift requires a different analysis for how workers are classified and how those decisions affect employment rights, compensation, and legal exposure. At Gardner Employment
Texas law allows physician non-competes to be enforced only when they meet specific statutory requirements. One requirement involves a “legitimate business interest” possessed by the hospital or clinic. Gardner Employment Law has handled hundreds of non-compete agreements. In this article,
Although the term “gender identity” recently has come under intense scrutiny, you may be unaware of its full meaning until it impacts their own experiences at work. At Gardner Employment Law, we represent high-level executives and managers facing issues in
