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August 06, 2025

What are telehealth labor laws?

Telehealth employment laws consist of a mix of federal and state labor laws that apply to remote healthcare providers, such as doctors. They outline whether the doctor is deemed an employee or an independent contractor and the rights they are entitled to. The essential protections may include:

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Ensures minimum wage and overtime compensation for qualifying employees.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Provides eligible employees with protected leave for family and medical reasons.
Anti-discrimination and whistleblower legislation: Safeguard doctors against workplace retaliation and discrimination.
State-specific tests for classification: Some states like California use the strict “ABC test” to classify individuals as independent contractors.

Telehealth businesses are required to abide by these regulations even when physicians work from home. If a business dictates when, how, and where a doctor works, they could legally be considered an employee—1099 status notwithstanding.

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