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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 corporations. If you are considering LLC as your business entity, here are a few things to…
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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 address these offenses, such as fines, putting the offender on probation and imposing practice restrictions or suspensions. Here…
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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 cosmetologist license would allow someone to perform many kinds of services. For starters, a…
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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 are three times you absolutely have to make…
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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. Some company owners worry that employees will essentially see them…
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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 of staff members, and you want to shore…
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Is your nursing career on the line? 3 tips you can use
Anyone can file a nursing complaint, from patients and colleagues to members of the public. Such complaints are taken very seriously, given the health and well-being of others may be at risk in the hands of a negligent healthcare provider. When the nursing board receives a complaint pointing to a possible violation of nursing rules…
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Why would a real estate agent lose their license?
A real estate agent must have a license in order to work legally, similarly to how doctors and nurses need to have a valid license. If they lose this license for some reason, it’s impossible for them to continue in their career. But it’s often easier for people to understand why a doctor or a…
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3 tips for medical professionals on social media
Social media has invaded nearly every corner of life, and it has dramatically changed how people relate to each other. It’s not at all unusual for medical professionals of all kinds – emergency room doctors, nurses, dermatologists and more – to have their own YouTube channel or TikTok feed. Unfortunately, social media also provides a…
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Can a PLLC help protect your professional license?
If you are a partner in a professional business or have a private practice, it is important to structure the organization in a manner that will help shield you from liabilities. Common business entities to consider include a partnership, LLC (limited liability company) or sole corporation. These entities offer some protection but may not extend…
