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Protect Your Practice From Employment-Related Lawsuits With an Updated HR Manual

The annually updated Human Resources Manual for Medical Practices is now available to download for FREE from the Cooperative of American Physicians (CAP). This essential resource, which can cost you thousands elsewhere, is specifically designed for independent medical practices operating within California’s complex employment law landscape. The manual provides clear, practical policies and procedures to help protect your practice from employment related lawsuits while supporting enforceable workplace standards.

The Human Resources Manual for Medical Practices, available in a customizable Word format, includes separate handbooks for employees and managers, PLUS, a template arbitration agreement that details how certain workplace disputes are formally resolved.

It’s crucial to use the latest version of this HR manual as laws change frequently.

The Employee Handbook includes:

  • Updated California laws on leaves of absence, breaks, and time off, including clarified paid sick leave and crime related protections.
  • Simplified and streamlined victim related leave policies.
  • Policies covering wages, timekeeping, employee classification, attendance, and work expectations.
  • Guidelines for social media, communications, technology use, HIPAA.
  • And more.

The Manager’s Handbook includes:

  • Updated guidance to reflect new California employee notice requirements and expanded pay transparency and pay equity laws.
  • Tools and resources for employee hiring, performance management, and termination, including forms and templates.
  • Guidance on compensation, goal setting, monitoring performance, and proper onboarding.
  • And more.

As a leading provider of medical malpractice coverage in California, CAP always focuses on the longstanding and emerging challenges and opportunities that doctors face. This free HR Manual provides helpful HR policies and procedures to help medical practices remain compliant, set clear expectations among employees, and foster a positive professional environment.

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CAP SUPPORTS 13,000 CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS

CAP members receive medical liability protection from the Mutual Protection Trust (MPT). Since 2006, MPT has earned A.M. Best Company′s A+ (Superior) rating, demonstrating MPT′s financial strength and its ability to meet ongoing coverage and contractual obligations.

The Mutual Protection Trust (MPT) is authorized under Section 1280.7 of the California Insurance Code as an unincorporated interindemnity arrangement among physician members of the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP). Members do not pay insurance premiums. Instead, they pay assessments, based on risk classifications, for the amount necessary to pay claims and administrative costs. No assurance can be given as to the amount or frequency of assessments. Members also make an Initial Trust Deposit, which is refundable according to the terms of the MPT Agreement. ©2026