Rochester Health Care Professionals Employment Attorney

Faculty Appointments and Higher Education Employment for Health Care Professionals 

Many health care professionals also maintain faculty appointments to help develop the next generation of doctors, dentists, nurses, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. Did you know that some other laws and regulations apply to such higher education positions? 

There are several employment policies maintained and enforced by colleges and universities. They include sexual harassment, discrimination, unprofessional conduct, and Title IX, among others. We have seen an increase in complaints against health care professional faculty members by students and residents over the past several years. 

#MeToo Movement 

The #MeToo movement may be driving this increase, or the number of less professional members of the industry may have increased. Regardless, these policies not only apply to you as a faculty member, but they also protect you from improper discrimination and harassment. 

Title IX

Title IX is a popular topic these days because it was revised in 2020 and is expected to be revised again very soon. If you are accused of improper behavior or of having violated a college or university policy, The Glennon Law Firm can advise you as to how you may respond and address such complaints to ensure that your reputation is not unnecessarily harmed or that your license is protected.

If you are the person being harassed or discriminated against, we can help you stand up for yourself and your rights, while also protecting you from retaliation from your employer. We can also help you navigate the murky waters of professional relationships so as not to risk harming your reputation within the community. These are sensitive matters calling for strategic solutions and a professional touch. We can assist you.

Discrimination and Harassment of Health Care Professionals 

Did you think that all licensed professionals would act professionally all the time? That would be nice, right? It is not reality. Indeed, discrimination, harassment, and particularly sexual harassment are too common in the health care industry. You are protected by New York State and federal anti-discrimination and harassment laws, including protections from a hostile work environment. 

You likely knew about discrimination and harassment by colleagues and your employer. But did you know that you are also protected from sexual harassment and discrimination from patients, contractors in your office, and vendors? Yes. You are even protected from harassment from delivery people. We can help you.

And, yes, we can protect you from retaliation for complaining of unlawful discrimination or harassment. Even if you are wrong about the underlying legalities of your complaint, if you complained about it, your supervisor or employer cannot retaliate against you. Your compensation cannot be reduced, your title or responsibility cannot be changed, and your shifts cannot change, because you complained of perceived unlawful treatment.

Other Unique Challenges for Health Care Professionals 

Of course, there are other unique employment issues faced by health care professionals for which we may assist you. 

Health care challenges include: 

• Employment Contracts
• Restrictive Covenants 
• Non-Compete Agreements
• Pay equity and fairness
• Misclassification of employees
• Proper pay issues (Wage and Hour Disputes) 
• Medical data privacy and security protections
• Exposure claims 
• Workplace harassment 
• Discrimination 
• Pregnancy Discrimination
• Retaliation
• Title IX
• Licensing and Credentialing
• And more 

Health care workers encounter countless hurdles to achieving their goals and often come face to face with unique issues that may be too complex to overcome without legal help.

For the first time in history, over 50%of physicians are employees. Dentists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and other health care workers are also employees. All of them are protected by New York State and federal employment laws. Learn your rights, we can help.

At The Glennon Law Firm, P.C. we represent employees and employers with employment disputes. Our team works with health care professionals at all levels to help protect their rights during a dispute and provide support when they need it most. 

Licenses and Credentialing 

Health care professionals are required to keep their licenses current. This includes the renewal of all physician, dentist, nursing, and therapist licenses as well as special certificates for niche medical procedures.

Keeping up with certifications is a crucial part of professional development, but some health care professionals may face legal barriers in doing so. Whether they face threats of license revocation or other penalties, workers need a legal advocate to help them protect their rights and their future.