Employment Contracts

Sansweet, Dearden and Burke, Ltd. (SDB) handles employment contracts on behalf of both employers and employees. On the employer side, KSDB advises many medical and dental practices in hiring physicians, dentists and ancillary providers such as nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants and physical therapists. On the employee side, SDB attorneys advise physicians, dentists and other health care professionals who are joining a new practice or signing their first employment agreement.

Employment Concerns and Issues

SDB attorneys not only draft and negotiate the employment contract, but they also provide valuable input into the major issues, including:

  • Salary
  • Incentive Bonus
  • Fringe Benefits and Expenses
  • Term and Termination
  • Malpractice Tail Insurance
  • Restrictive Covenants
  • Establishing an Employee or Independent Contractor Relationship
  • Partnership

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