If you are starting a small business in DuPage County or are thinking about expanding your current business to include employees beyond yourself, you are likely to have many questions about the steps you need to take in order to hire new employees. For instance, what kind of information do you need to obtain from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) before you can hire new employees? What information will you need to obtain from your new employees in order to hire them legally and to withhold federal income taxes from their paychecks? What kinds of information are you required by law to provide to new employees?

At Farooqi & Husain Law Office, we are committed to helping members of the Muslim community in DuPage County create and expand their small businesses, and a DuPage County business law attorney at our firm can answer all of your questions about hiring new employees. In the meantime, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides helpful tips for creating a checklist for any small business owner who is planning to hire new employees.

Helpful Checklist for Small Business Owners Who Are Hiring New Employees

If you are in the process of negotiating an employment contract for a position in the healthcare field, it is important to seek advice from an experienced employment law attorney. Many Muslims in our community are employed in healthcare professions, and many Muslims in our state are practicing physicians. But before you agree to a contract or the terms of an offer, you should know precisely what implications that agreement can have when it comes to your benefits and your ability to practice medicine in a manner that you believe is appropriate.

Learning about Physician Employee Contracts

Not all employment contracts are alike, and physicians’ contracts can vary widely depending on your specific area of practice and the type of employer. According to a fact sheet provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and a handout from the American College of Physicians, there are several key elements of any physician employment agreement, and it is particularly important to work with an experienced employment attorney who can review the details of your offer. Generally speaking, the elements of any physician employee agreement that should be of utmost importance include: