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When is a Physician a Hospital’s Employee? – Ask the Jury

Authored By: Stephen W. Lyman


Normally a physician who is not actually “employed” by a hospital is not an employee who would be protected by anti-discrimination laws. But it’s not always that simple. In fact, it can be quite complicated and risky for a hospital if the relationship is not clearly established. If the relationship is not clear then a jury may ultimately be deciding whether or not a physician is entitled to proceed with sexual harassment and retaliation claims as an “employee”. (more…)