Employment Contract
Create a Michigan-compliant doula employment contract. Protect your practice with specific clauses for scope of practice, Michigan’s Bullard-Plawecki Act, and non-medical liability disclaimers.
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Whether you are hiring a backup doula or expanding your birth support agency, a robust employment contract is essential to mitigate industry risks like birth outcome liability and scope of practice... Read more
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Whether you are hiring a backup doula or expanding your birth support agency, a robust employment contract is essential to mitigate industry risks like birth outcome liability and scope of practice violations. In Michigan, your agreement must also account for specific statutes like the Bullard-Plawecki Employee Right to Know Act and local non-compete reasonableness standards to ensure both your business and your clients are legally protected during the transformative on-call period.
Beyond the standard employment contract sections, this template adds fields specific to Doula:
An employment contract establishes a formal employment relationship between an employer and an employee, outlining the terms and conditions of employment, rights, obligations, and responsibilities of both parties. It provides legal protection and clarity, ensuring compliance with employment laws and minimizing the risk of misunderstandings and disputes.
Birth Outcome Liability
Include disclaimers in contracts that clarify the doula's role as non-medical and state explicitly that birth outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
Scope of Practice Violations
Draft clear scope of service documents that delineate non-medical support functions to avoid accusations of unauthorized medical practice.
Medical Advice Boundaries
Explicit contractual terms prohibiting the provision of medical advice and adherence to guidelines that require referral to medical professionals for medical issues.
For this employment contract to be legally valid:
Common mistakes to avoid:
State Regulations
The regulation of doulas is predominantly at the state level. Few states, such as Oregon and Minnesota, have voluntary doula certification programs. These programs often provide guidelines on practice standards and client collaboration.
Enforced by State Health Departments
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
While doulas are not typically covered entities under HIPAA, those who work within or have affiliations to healthcare systems may need to adhere to HIPAA standards to ensure the protection of client privacy and medical information.
Enforced by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR)
Recommended coverage: Professional Liability Insurance (Errors & Omissions) · General Liability Insurance
Under MCL 423.209, you cannot require an employee to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of their employment as a doula. This contract is designed to remain compliant with Michigan’s labor freedom standards.
Yes. To avoid scope of practice violations, the contract must explicitly state that the doula is a non-medical professional and does not provide clinical advice or medical procedures, shifting liability back to the primary medical provider for birth outcomes.
Michigan law (MCL 423.501) requires employers to allow employees to inspect their personnel records. Your contract should acknowledge this right to ensure transparency and compliance with Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
State laws affect what must be in this document. Pick your jurisdiction.
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