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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.

CalSavers Retirement Requirement for Employers in California

Effective January 1, 2023, the State of California is now requiring all employer's to offer a retirement plan to their staff. 

Employee Personnel Files

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.

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 COVID-19 Vaccination Tracking Form

Use this form to track track employee COVID-19 vaccination status at-a-glance. This form can be used in conjunction with the Self-Certification of Employee Vaccination Status obtained from each employee. 

Sample Employee Photograph Authorization Form

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

Self-Certification of Employee Vaccination Status

Use this form to obtain verification and proof of vaccine status for each employee's confidential personnel file.