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...]
3 Reasons to Choose a Local Employment Lawyer
Schaefer Halleen, LLC is a Minneapolis Employment Law Firm You are having problems at work. Out of the blue, your new manager has put you on a performance improvement plan, or you just found out you are being paid $20,000 less than the male manager who had the job before you. You google employment lawyer and come up with hits from all over the country. Should you dial that 1-800 number, or look for someone local? Most of the time, you are … [Read more...]
BREAKING: HealthEast and CentraCare Sued for Destroying Neurosurgeon’s Reputation
Doctor Gregory Sherr, a distinguished neurosurgeon represented by Schaefer Halleen, LLC, has brought suit in Federal District Court today against HeathEast Care System, CentraCare Health, and six physicians affiliated with these health care providers. The Complaint alleges ten legal claims, all arising from what Dr. Sherr and his lead counsel, Lawrence P. Schaefer at Schaefer Halleen, allege was a “pattern of anti-competitive, tortious and … [Read more...]
Paid sick leave makes the most sense – and cents – for everyone involved
Too sick to go to work. Too in need of a paycheck not to. Millions of Americans face this dilemma. Locally, however, the well-being of workers is improving. The Minneapolis City Council recently unanimously passed an ordinance requiring employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. That means sick time is no longer a nice-to-get benefit – it’s a legal right. Under the ordinance, an employee will be able to earn one hour of paid leave … [Read more...]
The Changing Legal Landscape for Physicians
By Lawrence P. Schaefer The medical profession is evolving rapidly, with significant recent legislation governing patient privacy (HIPAA) and insurance coverage and practice (The Affordable Care Act), all influencing how physicians and medical health professionals, and their employers, operate on a day-to-day basis. Less Independence The old model of independent practitioners forming clinical practices and offering services to hospitals on a … [Read more...]
