The DOL issued its final rule defining “independent contractor” and rules for independent contractor classification. This rule replaces the DOL’s 2021 independent contractor definition and goes into effect on March 11, 2024. At Gardner Employment Law, we stay current with
Physicians practicing in Texas must comply with the Physician Non-Compete Statute. A physician’s non-compete must explicitly include a buyout provision and provide physicians with additional protections not applicable in a commercial setting. Various types of contracts incorporate a physician non-compete
In a new decision, the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) takes action to protect whistleblowers. The SEC signaled that it will intensify its scrutiny of employment agreements for language that forbids reporting an employer’s wrongdoing. This shift not only safeguards
With over 9,000 complaints filed annually with the TMB, even the best physicians find themselves caught up in the TMB enforcement process. In this article, we explain how the TMB QA (Quality Assurance) Panel screens complaints to dispose of frivolous
Do you know your rights as a medical professional in Texas regarding your non-compete agreement? The contract you sign when you first join the medical practice likely contains a non-compete clause with restrictive covenants. Below we explain how to interpret
