Studies show employee retention increases when employers invest in the initial first months of employment. Doing reviews at the first 30, 60, and 90 days of an employee's tenure with a practice is a great way to provide them with feedback on their performance, and it offers them the opportunity to tell you what is going well and where they need help. Use this form to conduct and document 30-60-90-day reviews with your new employee. 

Use these resources when adopting an alternative workweek (AWW) in a dental practice to ensure all details are met and properly reported to the Department of Industrial Relations. Includes checklist, templates and samples for use during AWW implementation.

California-specific application to help evaluate a candidate’s experience and skills, and information on obtaining authorization for reference checks. 

The following advice was gathered from multiple interviews conducted by CDA staff with CDA member dentists who were associates or recently had been associates when interviewed.

The following FAQ generally applies to California’s Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Law and are based on calls received by CDA Practice Support.

Effective January 1, 2023, the State of California is now requiring all employer's to offer a retirement plan to their staff. 

Use this CRD form to request certification from a health care provider for CFRA leaves due to the employee’s own serious health condition or that of a family member.

This for may be used for CFRA and non-CFRA medical leaves of absence or other requested accommodations due to a qualifying disability or serious heath condition.

A form for use by California employers to comply with the California Family Rights Act (CFRA).

Form for use by employee requesting leave of absence from work under CFRA because of pregnancy, disability or reasonable accommodation.

Designation of a CFRA leave is a two-step process: employee notice of the need for a CFRA leave and employer designation of the leave as CFRA leave.

Checklist to ensure completion of all necessary documentation for an employee's CFRA leave request. For employer use only.

Use this notice to document termination, permanent change in an employees schedule, decrease in pay and more. Employers must give immediate written notice to the employee of a change in the employment relationship.

Provides best practice preparation and checklists for conducting performance evaluations. Includes sample form to document an evaluation of an employee's performance.

Contains a list of legally required forms, regulatory and billing considerations as you prepare for your new associate.

This form should be used in tandem with your Mandatory COVID-19 Booster Policy.

 

Employers may require employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as long as they engage in the interactive process with any employee who requests a reasonable accommodation

Form to document employee refusal of recommended or required flu vaccination.

This resource is an in-depth discussion overview of reasonable accommodations and steps to take when an employee requests an accommodation. 

Presentation to help practice owners understand why written policies are vital to practice success. It covers the elements necessary for employment law compliance, common policy mistakes and reviews new employee protocol best practices.

Information and sample form to assist with addressing employee issues. Handling such situations properly is key to continuing a good relationship, or potentially ending a bad one.

Checklist to help determine if a position meets the exempt classification. 

Watch lawyer Sue Ann Van Dermyden discusses how to address 'reasonable accommodation' as it pertains to employment and disability laws. Such laws provide valuable protection to disabled employees. When an employee requests an accommodation related to a di

Guidelines to help a practice build and maintain employee information while securely storing legally compliant files and documents.