Kerry Richard, JD

Q. I know we need to pay team members when they attend required training meetings. But what's the legal standard for paying associate veterinarians their salary to attend CE meetings? Where does the practice's responsibility end and the doctor's responsibility to maintain her license begin?

How can I ensure that fired employees return hospital property, such as smocks and door keys?

We'll soon have Internet services available for employees to use for ordering. We've said that personal use isn't allowed, but should I add this to the clinic's policy manual? What should I include?

Legally, you can terminate an at-will employee at any time. Of course, there are some exceptions.

Learn the potential legal ramifications of terminating an employee.

A problem staffer asked for a copy of her personnel record. Must I release it?