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    • October 2, 2018: Mandatory checks in CURES take effect

    As announced by the Department of Justice in April 2018, California’s Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES 2.0) is ready for statewide consultation by prescribers. As of Oct. 2, 2018, prescribers must check a patient’s prescription history in CURES 2.0 before prescribing a Schedule II-IV substance, with some specific exceptions. Refer to CDA’s article on mandatory checks for information on the exception applicable to some dentists. Prescribers who have issues accessing CURES can email the DOJ or call 916.210.3187.
    Aug. 30, 2018: Replace three Prop. 65 signs with single sign Proposition 65 regulations were amended in 2016, requiring dental practices to replace multiple notices with one notice or provide the warning as part of the written informed consent. A dentist employing 10 or more employees and using one or more of the chemicals on the Proposition 65 list must provide a warning notice. CDA strongly encourages dental offices with fewer than 10 employees to post the sign or use the warning notice, because the definition of employee is broad and dentists should err on the side of caution. The new regulation is effective Aug. 30, 2018. However, dental practices may choose to comply with the new regulations now and they will be considered in compliance. The posting of the old Proposition 65 warning notices for restorative materials, nitrous oxide and bisphenol A is deemed compliant until the effective date of the new regulation. CDA has developed a Proposition 65 resources (zip) that includes frequently asked questions and...
    July 1, 2018: New minimum wage increases effective 7/1/2018

    Belmont, Emeryville, Los Altos, City and County of Los Angeles, Malibu, Milpitas, Pasadena, San Francisco, and Santa Monica. Redwood City has joined the list of cities with a new $13.50/hour increase effective 1/1/2019.
    July 2018: California Law Prohibits Workplace Discrimination and Harassment / DFEH-E07P-ENG / formerly DFEH-162 (Department of Fair Employment and Housing).

    The DFEH has stated that the change to this poster made in June 2018 is not a mandatory update.
    July 2018: Notice to Employees: Employment Development Department – Unemployment Insurance, State Disability Insurance, Paid Family Leave (DE 1857A)

    The EDD released this new, mandatory posting on July 3, 2018 although the revision date is May 2018. EDD states that, while maintaining updated publications is always encouraged, employers can continue to use the previous version of their mandatory employer notice (DE 1857A) until January 1, 2019—at which time all employers must post the updated version.
    February 15, 2018: Implement New Tax Withholding Tables

    On Jan. 11, 2018, the IRS issued revised tax withholding tables for employee paychecks. To comply with IRS Notice 1036, employers should implement the 2018 withholding tables as soon as possible, but no later than Feb. 15, 2018. The notice provides early release copies of the new percentage method tables for income tax withholding. To learn more about your tax responsibilities as an employer, refer to Publication 15 and recent developments at irs.gov.
    January 1, 2018: Display New Mandatory Poster on Transgender Rights

    California recently passed a new law SB 396 that requires all California employers to post a “Transgender Rights in the Workplace” poster starting January 1, 2018. The new poster must be displayed along with other mandatory workplace notices in a prominent and accessible location in the workplace. View, download and print the Transgender Rights in the Workplace poster provided by the Department of Fair Employment and Housing.