Looking at recent data, disability claims are the most common reason for discrimination claims against US employers, costing companies $120 million in 2020. The Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA, became law in 1990 and, to this day, employers continue to...
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Doctors aren’t always responsible for medication errors
Hospitals in New York and across the country rely on electronic systems to track patients' medical histories. These systems are capable of tracking histories for new patients and people who have received treatments at other medical facilities. EHRs and medication...
Employee rights for reporting workplace safety concerns
There are some inherent risks that workers face in certain occupations. While it may not be feasible to eliminate the risks that come with these jobs completely, workers should still have protection against avoidable or unnecessarily dangerous conditions. This...
Unique challenges for OB-GYNs and malpractice claims
No one wants any woman or baby to face challenges or setbacks before, during or following birth. However, the grim reality is that it can happen. When it does, people often turn to an obstetrician-gynecologist for answers and liability. However, the fact is that...
Arbitrating business disputes: What business owners should know
Business conflicts of any kind can be highly disruptive and costly to resolve. Thus, if you are a business owner facing a dispute, any measures that can promote a faster, less expensive outcome can be worth looking into. One option you may want to consider is...
Uncovering discriminatory policies at work
Discriminatory policies may not be evident to those creating them until an unexpected scenario arises to challenge them. For instance, recently, a policy at United Airlines came under fire when a Buddhist pilot claimed it was discriminatory. A religious exemption...
Building a foundation against malpractice claims
The medical field is an extremely important industry for many reasons. It is an honorable profession aimed at helping others, often when they need it most. It is a highly sensitive industry in which patients are both exposed and vulnerable. This can lead to heightened...
3 critical components of your business succession plan
Today could be a good time to think about what you want to happen when you leave the business you own. You may have no plans to do this anytime soon, but establishing the framework for this transition now can give you and those who work for you a great deal of...
Could mediation be the answer to an employment dispute?
When a dispute arises between an employee and an employer, many heated emotions can be involved. Under these circumstances, parties might assume that the best and only way to resolve the matter is by going to court. However, mediation could be a better option....
Jury: Doctor, nurses not negligent in fatal childbirth
Any time childbirth has an adverse outcome for a mother or baby, figuring out what might have gone wrong is a top priority for everyone involved. People often are quick to blame the care providers involved in the labor and delivery, but the fact is that some adverse...
