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[UPDATED 05/12/26] By federal law, you are required to verify that every new hire is legally authorized to work in the United States. That’s what Form I-9 is for, and
Federal law may not require employee handbooks, but it’s pretty risky to go without. We’ve seen countless dental practices finally start to thrive once they implement a well-structured employee handbook
Nobody ever warns you about how unhinged employee behavior can be. Most people are lovely to work with. They come in, do their jobs, and go home. But a few
Employees know when they’re being quiet fired. When that suspicion arises, employees usually quiet quit by doing the bare minimum. Sometimes they get the hint to dust off their LinkedIn,
You don’t want to hire anyone dangerous to work with your patients, but your state may have background check laws that keep you from asking about convictions too soon. At
Retirement is expensive, and many workers are unprepared. That’s why in 17 states and counting, many (if not most) employers must now register with their state-required retirement program, or set
Actually, it’s an employment law violation in all 50 states, but Florida’s independent contractor test is especially telling. Misclassifying an employee, even by accident, can be a serious problem. The
No one is a stranger to grief. If you have ever lost a loved one, you understand just how difficult it can be. So if someone is asked to come
The Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act has been around for a while, but the February 2026 updates are particularly important for health and dental practices. For most employers, the
Way back in 2018, the state of New York established the New York Secure Choice Retirement Savings program that required retirement plans for most employees. Now, the law is beginning
If you’re running a health or dental practice in Connecticut and you’re not currently offering paid sick leave to your employees, that’s about to change. What used to apply only
California leads the way for employee rights on everything from taking breaks to saving for retirement, and now it’s keeping workers aware of their legal rights. In early 2026, California
Recruiting is an investment of both time and financial resources. Multiply it across multiple departures annually, and turnover quickly becomes your most expensive drain. The answer isn’t always just to
Healthcare practices prepare for clinical emergencies and operational disruptions. Cybersecurity deserves the same level of discipline. While many practices focus on protecting patient data, healthcare HR cybersecurity best practices are
Raise your hand if you love HR audits. Going over policies and procedures, documents and credentials, and then making sure it all follows the rules, it’s no practice owner’s idea
Happy New Year! Breaking any laws yet?On January 1, 2026, over a hundred new healthcare employment laws went into effect. That’s on top of what went live in 2025, and
Massachusetts stands as one of the most worker-friendly states in the nation, with employment laws that significantly exceed federal minimums and create comprehensive protections for employees across all industries. The
Colorado’s overtime regulations create some of the most complex compliance challenges in the United States, particularly for healthcare employers who must navigate daily overtime requirements, consecutive hour rules, and weekly
Practice growth is great! As you expand, you may find yourself with locations across state lines. This can happen through strategic acquisitions, specialty care networks, and innovative service delivery models.
Alaska’s employment landscape is evolving as the state considers implementing comprehensive sick leave legislation that would affect healthcare practices from Anchorage to the most remote villages. The Alaska paid sick
