Employment Practices

It can be challenging to balance the roles of healthcare provider and employer, but it doesn't have to be. Find resources that can help you hire your dream team, and keep your staff productive and happy. Get advice on writing job descriptions, creating applications, placing want ads, setting meal breaks, establishing alternative work schedules and terminating an employee.

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Q&As HOLIDAY PAY - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
11/30/2011 posted by Robyn Thomason
Do you have questions related to if and how to offer Holiday Pay? Read More Download
 
 
Samples SAMPLE MEAL AND REST BREAK POLICY
11/8/2011 posted by Robyn Thomason
Implement this sample meal and rest break policy in your office to ensure your employees are complying with California law. Read More Download
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Samples EMPLOYEE INJURY PROTOCOL
10/6/2011 posted by Teresa Pichay
The Dental Board of California infection control regulations require a written protocol for the management of injuries. This form should be used together with the Bloodborne Pathogens Post Exposure Management Protocol checklist. Read More Download
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Guides GUIDE FOR THE NEW DENTIST
01/30/2012 posted by PSC Staff
In the CDA Practice Support Center, we frequently hear from member dentists who are either just beginning their careers or looking to start their own practices who ask the question, “Is there a checklist or a guide of the steps I need to take in the order I need to take them?” Read More Download
 
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Samples EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
01/19/2012 posted by Robyn Thomason
Utilize this pre-employment application to assist locating the right employee. Read More Download
 
 
Articles WAGE THEFT PROTECTION ACT
01/13/2012 posted by Robyn Thomason
Effective January 2012, AB469 requires an employer to provide each non-exempt employee a written notice at the time of hire Read More
 
 
Checklists HIPAA AND THE CALIFORNIA MEDICAL INFORMATION ACT - COMPLIANCE IMPLEMENTATION CHECKLIST
01/09/2012 posted by Teresa Pichay
All California dental practices must comply with state and federal privacy laws. Read More Download
 
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Tools EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
01/03/2012 posted by PSC Staff
Use these sample questions when interviewing candidates. Read More Download
 
 

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