Exempt or nonexempt? In California, the distinction is a legal one. Wage and hour orders protect nonexempt employees, and employers who misclassify their employees can face steep penalties.
Recent tragic events and resulting legislation have led business owners, including dentists, to think seriously about workplace violence. As a…
California law prohibits the inclusion of noncompete clauses in employment contracts, voids existing contracts that include noncompete clauses and requires employers to notify employees that the noncompete clauses in their agreements are considered void.
California dental practices are required to establish, implement and maintain a workplace violence prevention plan. CDA resources can help members comply.
Every quarter, CDA publishes a Practice Health Check focusing on a different topic related to the business side of dentistry. Alternative Workweek schedules and employee onboarding are the topics in the second quarter of 2024.
Employers who are not already following stricter state laws on worker classification must use a more complex multi-factor analysis when determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor.
Employees in California are allowed to take five days of paid sick leave up from the current three as of Jan. 1, 2024, under state law.
A Los Angeles city ordinance requires employers who hire and retain freelance workers within the city to provide a written contract and timely payment.
California employers still can choose to mandate COVID-19 and flu vaccination for their workers with some potential exemptions. A recent California appeals court decision provides guidance for employers who choose to do so.
CDA encourages its members to take a proactive approach to employee meal and rest break compliance. Doing so requires an understanding of the regulations involved and communicating with employees about them.
The four-part series explores the crucial stages of finding qualified candidates, successfully integrating new team members into the dental practice and retaining top talent.
Soon, all California employers with at least one employee and no employer-sponsored retirement plan will be required to facilitate CalSavers enrollment for their workers, including new hires within 30 days of hiring.
