Application for Employment California-specific application to help evaluate a candidate’s experience and skills, and information on obtaining authorization for reference checks. View resource Application for Employment
Change in Relationship Notice 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. View resource Change in Relationship Notice
Considerations When Hiring an Associate Checklist Contains a list of legally required forms, regulatory and billing considerations as you prepare for your new associate. View resource Considerations When Hiring an Associate Checklist
Employee Exemption Checklist Checklist to help determine if a position meets the exempt classification. View resource Employee Exemption Checklist
Final Pay Explained California law requires employees receive their final paychecks within a certain time based on the reason they separated. View resource Final Pay Explained
Finding the Right Associateship: Navigating Through the Interview Process Provides extensive questions and considerations to guide you through the interview and associate agreement process. View resource Finding the Right Associateship: Navigating Through the Interview Process
General New Hire Toolkit This toolkit covers recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding, and provides a general list of basic hiring documents. View resource General New Hire Toolkit
Hiring an Associate: When is the Right Time? Before bringing an associate into the practice, take the time to carefully examine the basis for this decision and evaluate the possible limitations of adding another dentist. View resource Hiring an Associate: When is the Right Time?
Hiring Associates Toolkit Associates may be classified as either an independent contractor or an employee. This toolkit includes information to help you determine how to hire an associate. View resource Hiring Associates Toolkit
Hiring Interns and Volunteers Employers should proceed with caution when using unpaid interns or volunteers. Most interns are considered employees in the eyes of the law, which means you must comply with wage and hour laws, including paying them at least minimum wage. View resource Hiring Interns and Volunteers
Hiring or Becoming an Associate Guidance for dentists looking to hire or become an associate. Hiring an associate will affect practice staff, the well-being of the business and the welfare of the patients. Take the time and research strategies prior to making any hiring decisions. View resource Hiring or Becoming an Associate
Hiring Temporary Employees Toolkit Short-term employees are considered employees by the State of California and require additional documentation. This toolkit covers hiring, paying and terminating temporary employees. View resource Hiring Temporary Employees Toolkit
Involuntary Separation Letter Use this letter (or Notice to Employee Change in Relationship resource) to record and document the employer initiated termination of an employee. View resource Involuntary Separation Letter
Job Descriptions: Best Practices & Sample Templates Best practices for developing a job description outlining required qualifications, expectations and job duties for every employee. Includes sample descriptions for key positions in the dental practice. View resource Job Descriptions: Best Practices & Sample Templates
Laws on employing minors in California Information provided by CA Labor Commissioner's Office on employing minors. Employers in California must follow applicable laws when employing almost all minors under the age of 18. View resource Laws on employing minors in California
New Employee Orientation and Onboarding Checklist Checklist to help prepare for planning an optimal new employee orientation and onboarding process, including lists of forms, acknowledgements and brochures required in CA. View resource New Employee Orientation and Onboarding Checklist
Non-Exempt Dental Assistant Offer Letter CDA recommends the use of an offer letter in conjunction with a verbal offer of employment. View resource Non-Exempt Dental Assistant Offer Letter
Offer letter: Exempt Employee Use this letter to provide the details of rate of pay, job title, classification, and start date and time when offering employment to a potential salaried employee. View resource Offer letter: Exempt Employee
Offer letter: Nonexempt Employee Use this letter to document an hourly employees terms of the employment relationship in advance of the employees start date. A written offer must be provided prior to conducting a background check. View resource Offer letter: Nonexempt Employee
Offer letter: Nonexempt Temporary Employee Use this letter to provide the employee a written offer in advance outlining the terms and timeline of the employment relationship. View resource Offer letter: Nonexempt Temporary Employee
Recruiting and Hiring Checklist Checklist of recommended steps when recruiting and hiring new employees. View resource Recruiting and Hiring Checklist
Reference checks: A small but important piece of the hiring process Checking references is a small but important piece of the hiring process. This guide covers why an employer should consider checking prior employment as well as other references during the hiring process. This resource includes a form and sample questions. View resource Reference checks: A small but important piece of the hiring process
Sample Employment Interview Questions For use when interviewing candidates. Save and file this form and all other information collected during the candidate selection process to avoid allegations of discrimination. View resource Sample Employment Interview Questions
Sample Job Advertisement Text Sample advertisement text for common positions found in a dental practice. View resource Sample Job Advertisement Text
Sample Voluntary Resignation Letter Use this sample letter template to document an employee’s voluntary resignation. Employers must provide immediate written notice and final pay to the employee upon separation of employment. View resource Sample Voluntary Resignation Letter