Laws and Regulations

What to Expect When Your Employee is Expecting

When an employee tells you they are pregnant, you must be prepared. As a California employer, you must be well-versed in the various leave entitlements, documentation obligations, and wage replacement benefits your employees may qualify for.

Employee Records

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

Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Prevention Compliance Guide

Outlines steps for developing policies, posting compliance, notice and distribution requirements, and employee training. CA employers have a duty to take reasonable steps to prevent and promptly correct discriminatory and harassing conduct.

Pregnancy Declaration for Radiation Safety

A form to document employee’s voluntary declaration of pregnancy and that employee has been informed of facts on occupational radiation exposure and other information.

Quick Summary: New California Employment Laws for 2026

This quick-reference chart will help you understand the key points of nine new laws and one privacy protection law in California and the required actions for employers. Use it along with linked CDA resources to start your path to compliance.

Records and Documents Retention Guidelines

Use this table to determine how long to keep business records such as payroll and employee records, patient records, EOB's and more.

Required Postings in a Dental Office

Lists posters required at dental offices and required pamphlets. Poster sets are distributed to practice owners biennially. This resource is part of the Regulatory Compliance Manual. Updated January 2024.

Sample Employee Photograph Authorization Form

Form to gain consent when using employee images or video in your practice marketing materials.

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