Why the Supreme Court ruling is a mixed bag for medical residents
MPR's Elizabeth Dunbar reports today on a twist to the story on the Supreme Court ruling that medical residents be considered employees rather than students, and must pay Social Security.
A number of medical-resident reps applauded the ruling, because they hope it will allow them to gain more federal labor protection -- like disability pay and survivor's benefits.
But Dunbar writes:
... Those completing their residencies through universities, including the University of Minnesota, fear the ruling could mean the end of the dual identity they've enjoyed in recent years -- they've had a chance to qualify for federal benefits while also taking advantage of their student status.
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