Like physician contracts in every other state, Minnesota physician contracts don’t typically lead to litigated disputes. That’s due in large part to how loosely both the doctor and the employer are bound in most contracts on critical points like resignation or severance. Contracts generally allow the employer to terminate the relationship on notice of a month or two, even without giving or having any reason, and there’s usually a reciprocal … [Read more...]
4 Considerations When Negotiating New Job Offers
Much like people and pets, job offers come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes you’re presented with a salary and benefits package and pretty much told to take it or leave it. Other times, however, your prospective new employer may be open to negotiation on everything from compensation to vacation time to perks like a car or even sabbatical time off. The amount of wiggle room you’ll have will depend on how deeply you care about getting the job … [Read more...]
What Their Contracts Say About Disagreements Between Doctors and Their Employers
By Bert Black | Five earlier posts on the Schaefer Halleen website provided: An introductory discussion of why legal counsel is important when a doctor is negotiating a contract A brief discussion of contract law fundamentals and basic provisions that appear in almost all physician contracts The promises doctors are typically asked to make when they enter into a contract, and the kinds of benefits and compensation they typically … [Read more...]
What Doctors’ Contracts Say About Termination and Severance in MN
By Bert Black | Three earlier posts on the Schaefer Halleen website provided: An introductory discussion of why legal counsel is important when a doctor is negotiating a contract A brief discussion of contract law fundamentals and basic provisions that appear in almost all physician contracts, and The promises doctors are typically asked to make when they enter into a contract, and the kinds of benefits and compensation they … [Read more...]
Contract Law Fundamentals for MN Doctors
By Bert Black | A recent blog post on the Schaefer Halleen website briefly discussed why it’s important for doctors to work with legal counsel when negotiating their contracts. This post digs into some of the details of physician contracts. It covers contract law fundamentals and basic provisions that appear in most physician contracts. Subsequent posts will cover: The promises doctors are typically asked to make when they enter into a … [Read more...]
