Employment Practices

Updated labor law posters mailing next spring to CDA members who own a dental practice 

CDA members who are confirmed practice owners can expect to receive a new set of required workplace posters in the mail in spring 2027.

November 12, 2026 |Laws & Regulations

New laws will affect California employers in 2027

Dentists in California will need to comply with new and amended employment laws in 2027, including expanded bereavement leave rights and prohibition of certain types and use of workplace surveillance.

October 29, 2026 |Laws & Regulations

Before rescinding that job offer … risk mitigation for California dental practices

In California, once an offer of employment is made or accepted, withdrawing it can create legal risk for the employer. CDA analysts share three risky scenarios and advice for improving hiring.

August 5, 2026 |Laws & Regulations

Hire and host without risk: Working with temporary employees, minors and observers in the dental practice

CDA guidance explains how to maintain compliance when hosting interns and observers, working with volunteers and hiring minors as employees.

July 9, 2026 |Laws & Regulations

Form I-9 ‘substantive violations’ increase, carry immediate fines under new ICE guidance

Nearly a dozen Form I-9 errors are now considered substantive errors and therefore immediately subject to fines.

May 26, 2026 |Laws & Regulations

Analysts answer top questions they heard from dentists at CDA Presents 

CDA analysts answered dentists’ questions related to employment laws, regulatory compliance, managing a practice and working with dental benefit plans.

May 21, 2026 |Dental Benefit Plans, Employment Practices, News Articles, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management/TDIC

Using AI in hiring? How to implement best practices and avoid algorithmic bias

If you choose to implement AI in hiring at your dental practice, maintain core best practices for compliance and to mitigate bias.

March 17, 2026 |Endorsed Services, Hiring, Firing & Performance

When smartphones, side gigs and odors disrupt the dental office

Here are just four areas of employee conduct and attire that practice owners might consider addressing through a workplace policy.

February 24, 2026 |Employment Practices, Laws & Regulations

Are you prepared to be short a dental team member? Get leave management support 

What leave of absence laws apply to California dental practices? CDA discusses the importance of documentation and offers a quick online assessment for members.

February 17, 2026 |Employment Practices, Laws & Regulations, Leadership and Practice Ownership

HR audits help dental practices keep employees, reduce risk of labor complaints

CDA analysts recommend every employer-dentist conduct an HR audit, which typically reviews five key areas of employment law for noncompliance. Here are general guidelines and CDA resources to help employers conduct an HR audit in the dental practice.

February 9, 2026 |Employment Practices, Hiring, Firing & Performance, Office Policies & Manuals

Coming in 2026: minimum wage bump, high penalties for unsatisfied wage judgments

Dentists in California will have to comply with new and amended employment laws and a new privacy protection law in 2026. CDA’s analysts summarize the laws and offer resources to assist compliance.

November 18, 2025 |Laws & Regulations

Adding an associate to your practice? 4 steps CDA analysts recommend

CDA’s resource library, along with phone and email guidance from specialized analysts, provides valuable support for each step of adding an associate.

November 4, 2025 |Dental Benefit Plans, Employment Practices, Leadership and Practice Ownership, Practice Management
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