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California does not require dental practices to create an employee handbook. However, it’s still a good idea to have one, as a handbook can help create expectations for employees and
To support patient rehabilitation in a physical therapy or chiropractic practice — or any medical or dental practice — flexibility is key. On a daily basis, you carefully review systems
Are you aware of the current policies related to filing for unemployment — especially if an employee is terminated for non-compliance? If not, now is the time to take measures
Congratulations! You’ve invested in a new dental practice. Soon, you’ll be welcoming and managing your new employees — a diverse team of unique individuals including hygienists, dental assistants, and treatment
Rolling doubles in a game of Backgammon is a good thing. Double damages for violating wage laws and shorting your team members of money they’ve earned? Definitely not a good
UPDATED 11/9/22 In a dental practice, you have different agreements with your employees. You hire many at will, such as your front office staff.
Employment offer letters can bring great professionals into healthcare settings. If you’re not careful, though, you could inadvertently create an employment contract.
Healthcare practices know that sick leave is a must-have benefit. Here’s how to create and implement a policy that works for you — and for your employees.
The dental industry faces a lot of challenges when it comes to compliance issues, and especially, payroll. Ask any dental practice for their biggest expense, and you’re likely to hear
UPDATED 12/17/20 11:55am PT: The last couple of years have brought about several changes to employee rights in California. The most recent change (SB 1383) expands employee rights to family
UPDATED 05/17/2023 Employee wages are always a hot-button topic. As a practice, you may want your team to avoid the subject. But this is a delicate issue.
Workplace politics is one of the biggest healthcare HR challenges. Doctors, nurses, dentists, administrators, and other healthcare employees develop different types of working relationships with each other, so expect disagreements
On September 18, 2019, the ballot initiative, now known as the California Assembly Bill 5 (or AB5, for short), went into effect. It’s probably one of the most essential pieces
Employee handbooks are more than a collection of policies and procedures. When developed and socialized properly, they can reduce risk and increase employee engagement. The primary goal of employee handbooks
UPDATED 09/07/23 There are times when proposing a new Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) would benefit your practice, and perhaps even your employees.
The downtime afforded by the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic offers a great opportunity for employees to conduct annual training. Let’s be honest, there’s a fair amount of time on our
Updated on 11/5/2021, 11:14amPST The novel coronavirus has forced employers to adapt to a frenzy of unforeseen workplace situations, with guidelines and regulations for addressing them often ever-changing and unclear.
Yes, employees who don’t turn in their timesheets can be disciplined; provided that the discipline doesn’t involve withholding, reducing, or delaying pay; as practice owners are always required to pay
