Employment and Human Resource Matters

Unemployment Compensation and Other Concerns After Terminating an Employee

Friday, October 4th, 2013 at 1:42 pm

The purpose of unemployment compensation benefits is to provide claimants, who meet certain eligibility requirements, with a substitution for lost wages. The main eligibility requirements for a claimant to obtain unemployment compensation benefits are: (i) the claimant’s unemployment is not his or her fault and (ii) the claimant is ready, willing, and able to obtain […]

Monday, September 16th, 2013 at 10:48 am

This article is a follow-up to “Responding To and Preventing Claims of Harassment – Parts 1 and 2,” which discussed: (i) the various forms of workplace harassment; (ii) the establishment and enforcement of practice harassment policies and procedures; (iii) prompt action when responding to claims of harassment; and (iv) the decisions that need to be […]

Friday, August 9th, 2013 at 1:51 pm

This article is a follow-up to “Responding To and Preventing Claims of Harassment – Part 1,” which discussed: (i) the various forms of workplace harassment; and (ii) the establishment and enforcement of your practice harassment policy and procedures. The dental practice attorneys and employment attorneys at Nardone Limited emphasize to their dental practice clients that it is […]

Thursday, July 25th, 2013 at 9:58 am

Harassment in the workplace can occur in many forms. These include sex, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, military status, and ancestry ― all of which are commonly referred to, by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission (“OCRC”) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), as protected classes. The dental practice attorneys and employment attorneys […]

Monday, July 8th, 2013 at 2:02 pm

The main purposes of employment agreements with your associate dentists are to make sure everyone in the employment relationship understands their obligations and to protect your dental practice. The employment agreement will define your relationship with your associate dentist, and should be as comprehensive as possible. An attorney with experience helping dental practices with employment […]

Thursday, June 6th, 2013 at 3:34 pm

Fringe benefits for dentists can be beneficial to your dental practice and the dentists who work with you. A fringe benefit is any property or service your dental practice offers employees in exchange for their services. Your dental practice can deduct the cost of fringe benefits as an ordinary and necessary business expense. The dental […]

Thursday, June 6th, 2013 at 3:30 pm

Embezzlement is an opportunity crime that can take place at any dental practice. When dentists get busy, persons in positions of trust may take advantage of that trust. Many embezzlement schemes go on for years before the perpetrator is caught. If you are suspicious that embezzlement is occurring in your dental office, an investigation is […]

Thursday, June 6th, 2013 at 3:27 pm

One key to attracting and retaining top-notch talent at your dental practice is offering employees a retirement plan. Once you decide you want a retirement plan in your dental practice, you should contact an experienced tax attorney or dental practice attorney who is familiar with retirement plans. Together, you can choose the right type of […]