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    • January 1, 2023: Comply with new permit requirements for general anesthesia, moderate sedation and minor sedation SB 501 established new requirements for dentists administering or ordering the administration of general anesthesia, deep sedation, and minimal sedation. The legislation called for the new requirements to be implemented by Jan. 1, 2022. However, regulations are still being promulgated. CDA will update members on impacts to current and new permit holders as information becomes available. Review a summary of those requirements in Sedation and Anesthesia Permits.
    March 2021: Updated Safety and Health Protection on the Job poster

    The California Department of Industrial Relations has released an updated notice since the print date of the 2021-22 poster set. Download and print the posting listed below for use with your current set. 

    Safety and Health Protection on the Job revised March 2021 Print on 11 X 17 paper only
    March 28, 2022: CE Completion Deadline for Individuals Whose License Expires Oct 2021

    Dentists, registered dental assistants and registered dental hygienists whose active license expires Oct 2021 are granted an extension of time to complete continuing education required for license renewal. The CE must be completed by March 28, 2022. Read more in this DCA order.
    Aug. 27, 2021: CDPH Order for COVID-19 Vaccination or Weekly Testing Except in those communities where more stringent requirements apply, dental health care workers are required to comply with the California Department of Public Health July 26 order to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or test weekly. Employers are required to maintain documentation of both vaccination and testing. The department’s Aug 5, 2021 order does not apply to dental practices.
    Jan 26, 2022: CE Completion Deadline for Individuals Whose License Expired March 2020 – Sept 2021

    Dentists, registered dental assistants and registered dental hygienists whose active license expire in the period March 31, 2020 to Sept 30, 2021 are granted an extension of time to complete continuing education required for license renewal. The CE must be completed by Jan 26, 2022. Read more in this DCA order
    All employers must register for CalSavers by June 30, 2022

    California launched CalSavers to give employers an easy way to comply with the mandate and help their employees save for retirement.

    State law now requires all businesses with five or more employees to facilitate CalSavers if they do not sponsor a retirement plan. Deadlines for employers to comply vary based on the size of business. The deadline for employers with five or more employees is June 30, 2022. Eligible employers with 5 or more employees who have not yet registered, should do so as soon as possible to avoid penalties. Visit CalSavers.com for more information on how to register.
    June 30, 2021: CalSavers Compliance Deadline

    California launched CalSavers to give employers an easy way to comply with the mandate and help their employees save for retirement.

    State law now requires all businesses with five or more employees to facilitate CalSavers if they do not sponsor a retirement plan. Deadlines for employers to comply vary based on the size of business. The deadline for employers with more than 50 employees is June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2022 for employers with five or more employees. Eligible employers with 50 or more employees who have not yet registered, should do so as soon as possible to avoid penalties. Smaller employers may register early without penalty. Visit CalSavers.com for more information on how to register.
    January 1, 2022: E-prescribing required with limited exceptions

    California prescribers are required to use electronic data prescribing for all prescriptions starting Jan. 1, 2022. Legislation, AB 2789, establishing this mandate was passed in 2018. For additional information on how to get started prescribing electronically and on the new rules, refer to Prescribing & Dispensing Q&A.
    April 1, 2021: American Rescue Plan: Changes to FFCRA

    Continuation of FFCRA tax credit provisions extended through September 30, 2021. Since Jan 1, 2021, all employers are no longer required to provide FFCRA leave to employees – rather, employers can choose whether to provide FFCRA leave to employees and obtain tax credits to offset 100% of employee wages and healthcare premiums associated with providing the leave. Employers who choose to provide the FFCRA leave must do so universally with all employees.
    January 1, 2021 California Family Rights Act leave benefits become available to employees of small businesses of five or more employees

    Employers of five or more employees must begin to provide up to 12-weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees. Employees who meet the eligibility requirements can take leave for the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child or for a serious health condition of the employee or a specified family member. Employers should watch for updated notices and update practice leave policies. Check here later for additional resources.
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