title: Labor law update--Part 4.
abstract: Many hospitals are eliminating positions as part of the restructuring process. If these decisions involve race, nationality, age or gender discrimination, back pay and punitive damages may be awarded. Cases involving wrongful termination issues are discussed.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fiesta
mesh_terms: D004651:Employment / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006754:Hospital Restructuring / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D008913:Minority Groups; D011287:Prejudice; D014481:United States