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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.
If your employees are working reduced hours or are temporarily unemployed until your practice reopens, they’re still entitled to file for partial unemployment benefits. You may also consider participating in
Updated 06/21/2023 Designed to keep employees on the payroll during the COVID-19 crisis, Paycheck Protection Program loans have been touted as loans in name only. According to the prevailing wisdom,
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the historic $2-trillion rescue package signed into law in late March, includes federal assistance for all segments of American society, including
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), one of the CARE Act’s largest relief offerings, in early April earmarked $350 billion in loans to help employees stay on the payroll. With high
COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus) has caused many offices to close their doors, with many states closing non-essential businesses and issuing shelter in place orders. While doctors, dentists, and optometrists are all
During the COVID-19 crisis, most practices are doing whatever they can to keep their office staff on the payroll, not only to help team members weather the storm, but to
UPDATED 2/9/2022 6:06am PT: We know you’ve been exposed to a great amount of information about the COVID-19 crisis and what it means for your practice. In order to better
UPDATED 6/11/2020 8:35am PST: On March 18, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law, which is effective from April 1-Dec. 31. This new legislation requires
UPDATED 8/31/2020 Given the rapidly changing nature of the situation, we will be continually updating this post as more questions come in and new information arises. For the latest information
If you have a professional practice it is important that you understand employment relationships and the implications those relationships can have on how you operate your practice. Massachusetts has specific
Earlier this year, Rhode Island passed a new law concerning the use of noncompete agreements with certain employees. One of the main purposes of the act is to protect young
In August 2019, New York’s Governor signed a law to expand anti-discrimination protections in the workplace. Recently, the state provided more detailed information on the new protections required by the
UPDATED 9/22/23 Your dental team spends a great deal of time together every week. Great friendships often emerge. However, sometimes feelings run more profound, and an office romance emerges.
The Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, is a federal law that serves as a crucial safeguard for employees across various industries, including dentistry, optometry, and veterinary. It is designed
