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    Prorating PTO

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    What is your advice on moving forward? Per our handbook our PTO is prorated based on time worked within your anniversary year. PTO covers all leave (sick or vacation). On a final paycheck, if a staff member owes the clinic 2 days, I would deduct that ...

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    RE: Label Printers

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    We did the same. We had custom labels when we switched and still use them without any issues. Had to get the settings correct but once we did, the Zebra is much more reliable with less waste. Scott E Burton, MBA, CVPM Hospital Administrator ...

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    Workers Comp

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    Good Morning! I am looking for help re workers comp. in CA. Our current provider is not renewing us. Any suggestions for CA workers comp? Thanks for any info! Kari ------------------------------ Kari Dummer ------------------------------

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    Hi, Thank you to everyone for their responses. After conducting further research, Roo's veterinarians are classified as Independent Contractors (1099) based on the FAQ response below. ...

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    hazcomready. sorry! it also on the vendor list on this site. ------------------------------ Joanne Squires Hospital Manager Woodley Gardens Veterinary Care Rockville MD 240-403-8387 joannesquires@woodleygardensvetcare.com -------------------------- ...

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    Check with your state veterinary board. Personally, I would not cooperate with an outside prescription request... if they have declined to even respond about a past due balance, I would terminate the VCPR, in which case my doctor CAN'T authorize the ...

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    Is the DVM an employee of Roo? Meaning you contract with Roo and are invoiced by and pay to Roo? Then you are engaging a service, just like hiring an outside janitorial or yard care vendor. If the DVM is working as an Independent Contractor (IC), then ...

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    I'm not sure I'd sign a contract as a hopsital manager... can you share with us why you feel one is necessary? Maybe then we can provide some insight. I have signed nondisclosure agreements, and agreements with regard to a signing bonus, but not an employment ...

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