An agreement (generally, a written agreement) in which one party promises not to compete with another party within a proscribed geographical area around the practice and for a given period of time after employment or ownership ends
WEBINAR: Employment Law Update Thursday, August 6, 2026 1:00 to 2:00 p.m...Guest Speaker: Tim Davis Tim concentrates his practice on labor and employment law in the exclusive representation of management
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Agreements – they are a part of our everyday life...As we all know, in practice operations there is a constant churn of agreements being executed, fulfilled, and sometimes broken
Page 18 of Preventive Pet Healthcare: Your guide to becoming a PRACTICE CHAMPION contains a sample agreement, which can be used as-is or as a starting point for drafting an agreement that better reflect the needs of the practice. A signed agreement will eliminate confusion and set a clear path for the future
Fraud, embezzlement, and theft are serious threats in veterinary medicine for a majority of practices. The 2016 Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse, states that roughly 5% of revenues are lost annually due to fraud for the average company. In your practice, this is a result of...
Here are some examples of contracts that clients might sign: An agreement with a humane society or rescue group that they will not declaw their newly adopted cat. A lease agreement with a landlord committing to only housing an animal under a given weight limit. An agreement with a breeder not to spay or neuter their show-quality dog
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - refers to the Americans with Disabilities Act that protects disabled employees or disabled employment candidates from discrimination in the workplace. Under the ADA, employers are required to make "reasonable accommodations" that will enable the disabled worker to perform the necessary job functions and enjoy the same employment opportunities as those without a disability
The four main areas of human resources as a discipline include Employment Practices, Organizational Development, Compensation and Benefits, and Employee Relations
Conflict of Interest Policy and Procedures D. Confidentiality Agreement E. VHMA BOD Conflicts of Interest F
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As managers, we are on the front lines making sure employers appropriately follow employment laws and overseeing communications with clients, colleagues and employees. Managers must have an awareness of the essential employment law concepts and an understanding of the legal risks related to communication in the practice