Investors who look for businesses to support usually choose those companies that practice good corporate governance. And to find out which ones do, investors look into company policies and practices, which they can find in documents such as bylaws. But what are...
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What is the best business entity for your new company?
Opening a new business is exciting – but also a bit daunting. You have a lot of decisions you have to make, not the least of which is what kind of business entity you want to choose. The most common types of business entities are sole proprietorships, partnerships,...
Handling protected health information as a physical therapist
As a physical therapist, your work can be pretty challenging. Your services are in high demand across different medical fields and industries, from helping rehabilitate traumatic injury victims to attending to top athletes' medical needs. But just like doctors,...
Professional boundaries in the healthcare profession
Nurses often face complex and emotionally charged situations in their line of work. On the one hand, nurses must be compassionate and supportive to help their patients feel heard and understood. On the other hand, they need to remain objective and provide...
Is a limited liability company (LLC) the right entity for me?
One of the initial considerations of a business owner is identifying which business structure is the best for their upcoming company. In Pennsylvania, there are four main types of business structures to choose from: sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs and...
What offenses usually result in nursing disciplinary actions?
Complaints against nurses can come from patients, other medical practitioners and members of the public. Naturally, these complaints are vital because they could significantly impact a patient's health and welfare. The law enforces various disciplinary actions to...
Could a cosmetologist lose their license?
Not just anyone can become a cosmetologist, which is someone who specializes in styling and beautifying hair, skin and nails. Professional cosmetologists typically have a broad education. However, to take on clients in Pennsylvania, you need to get a license. A...
When must nurses report disciplinary actions or criminal charges?
You worked very hard to obtain your nursing degree, and protecting your license is important to your livelihood and future. That means that you need to have a clear understanding of what you need to report to the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing – and when. Here...
What could invalidate a noncompete agreement?
One thing that you may want to consider using in contract with your employees is a noncompete agreement. Essentially, you are just telling the employee that you need to reduce risk for your own company and that they are prohibited from working for the competition....
Ensuring that employment contracts are fair
You’ve worked hard to establish your business and it is now really starting to take off. You started out on your own, so employment contracts were not something that you really needed to worry about. Now that the firm is growing, you’re taking on an increasing number...