Employment Law

In analyzing your practice, a key area to assess is your compliance with employment law. Employers who find themselves with disgruntled and an unhappy work force realize productivity is down and labor costs are up. Historically, practices find themselves in an ongoing conflict between the Employer and the Employee. Avoid "cracks" in your business's foundation with this timely training program and policy development.
We work closely with Doctors and Office Managers. Let our team of experts provide your business with assistance complying with employment law including:

Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (EEOC)
Tennessee Human Rights Act to avoid employment discrimination

Topics include discrimination based on

Race
Religion
National origin
Gender
Disability
Age (over 40), and
"Disparate impact" where the violation may not have been intentional but had an impact on a protected class
Avoid policies that cause a "reverse discrimination" where it cost one employer a $500,000 settlement for having overlooked a few employees for a job promotion due to race

Employment Posters

Practices with 2 or more employees are required to have state and federal posters displayed. This includes family-owned and non-profit businesses. You may download the posters:
Click here for Tennessee Department of Labor: http://www.tn.gov/labor-wfd/poster.htm
Click here for Federal Department of Labor: http://www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/osdbu/sbrefa/poster/matrix.htm
Other states: Go to your State's Department of Labor website.
For TN space saver (small fee involved), contact the Tennessee Dental Association sam@tenndental.org.
Employer's Handbook
The legal perspective of having an Employer's Handbook is to reduce the risk of litigation in the areas of discrimination, breach of an implied contract and harassment.
Benefits are not required such as paid vacation, holidays, severance pay, sick pay or health insurance. (TCA 50-2-103(3)). However, based on a survey of the private industry, 91% of employers offer paid vacation.
Let our consultants assist you in developing policies that address

Employee Classification
Cell Phones, Texting, Internet Use
Continuing Education (Do I pay the employees for attending a CEU class?)
Tardiness and Absenteeism
Paid Time Off or Sick Days & Vacation Days
Holidays

Policy development includes the Employer's Handbook, Personnel Records and Employment Forms. (Available as a paper copy and digital format)

HR Service

Larger companies staff an HR Manager that directs employees on company policies and retains key documentation. If you have a small business with 25 or less employees, likely you will find that outsourcing your HR is a more affordable solution to having access to a team of experts. This level of compliance includes:

Employer's Handbook
Training on Practice Policies
Sexual Harassment Training
Presence During Employee Action
Assistance with Performance Reviews
Assistance with Exit Interviews
Dealing with Difficult Employees
Documentation Retention of Personnel Records
Online Access for Employee's Paid Time Off
Background Screenings

This package may be "bundled" with OSHA and HIPAA services.
Focus on patient care and call Modern Practice Solutions to assist you with your human resource – personnel management department. (931) 232-7738 or Olivia@modernpracticesol.com
"Viewing this site or using Modern Practice Solutions' consulting services does not constitute legal advice. If legal assistance is required, the services of a competent attorney or expert should be sought."

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