Associate Contracts Questions & Answers

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How does HIPAA affect contracts that I have with my associate(s)?

Should independent contractors have written agreements that spell out their relationship?

Should I pay an associate based on “collected revenue” or “billed revenue”?

How often should I discuss compensation with a new associate once they are hired?

My first interview with a potential associate went well. Is it best to make an offer on the spot?

To what degree should I involve my associate in hiring decisions?

To a new associate is the “practice atmosphere” more important than money?

Is an associate free to take their patients with them when they leave a practice?

How do government agencies determine whether workers are ICs or employees?

What is the “test” the IRS uses to determine if a chiropractor is an independent contractor?

What are some things I should think about before I hire an associate?

Should I pay an associate more money to avoid the risk of losing him/her?

What approaches are available that can be used to develop leads for an associate?

How can I pare down the number of resumes for an associate to a reasonable number?

What are the key elements to conducting a good associate interview?

Why should associates be paid more than in the past?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of paying an associate a straight salary?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of paying an associate based on 100% production based compensation?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of paying an associate based on a salary draw against production?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of paying an associate based on salary with an additional payment based on production?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of paying an associate based on salary or draw with paid benefits based on production?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of paying an associate on a production based compensation with a payment for overhead?

What are the best references to check from the list that is offered?

Should I have an attorney prepare my associate agreement or can I use a “model” agreement?

What are the main points that should be covered in a “non-compete” clause?

Should my offer to an associate detail their compensation in writing?

How important is it that I specify hours or duties as part of an associate agreement?


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