Employment-related lawsuits and claims are on the rise, presenting an ever growing threat to doctors. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) resolved 92,641 employment-related claims in fiscal year 2015 and secured more than $525 million for the victims.

Even if the doctor is fortunate enough to avoid an EEOC investigation, he still has plenty to fear. A recent study revealed that the average employer with at least 10 employees has a 12.5% chance of being named in an employment liability lawsuit. Jury awards in such lawsuits can be costly, averaging $528,957. Even lawsuits that are settled before reaching court resulted in...