OHA Cyber Insurance

You could be at risk if you see patients with Delta/Moda coverage The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has recently come out with new requirements for dental practices that see patients with Oregon… Continue On +

Preparing for the Unexpected: Essential Steps for Small Business Owners

As a dental practice owner, you juggle countless responsibilities every day. But amid all the hustle, it’s crucial not to overlook preparing for unexpected circumstances, such as death or disability. Ensuring your… Continue On +

Salary Increase for Exempt Employees – Effective May 22, 2024

The US Department of Labor (DOL) has amended the Restoring and Extending Overtime Protections rule. The final amendment increases the salary threshold required under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is for… Continue On +

Paid Leave Oregon

Paid Leave Oregon benefits started September 3, 2023. Paid Leave Oregon is administered by the Oregon Employment Department. Employees apply online at Frances Online Landing Page (oregon.gov). The Oregon Employment Department will… Continue On +

Two Simple Ways To Deter Fraud And Embezzlement That Take Three Minutes To Check

Here are 2 simple ways to reduce the likelihood of fraud and embezzlement in your practice.  In total, these should take 3 minutes out of your day, but can help catch deceitful… Continue On +

Firm Events and Write-Offs

One of the questions we hear a lot is along the lines of, “Can I write-off (insert team building event or social activity here) for my staff?”  For example, “I’d like to… Continue On +

Retaining Employees

Title: The Key to a Flourishing Dental Practice: Keeping and Retaining Exceptional Employees Introduction: Running a successful dental practice goes beyond providing excellent patient care. It also involves creating a positive and… Continue On +

New Form I-9

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released an updated Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9).  The new Form I-9 is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. You do not need current employees to… Continue On +

Employee Recruiting

Title: Strategies for Successful Staff Recruiting in Your Dental Practice Introduction: As a dental practitioner, one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful dental practice is having a competent and… Continue On +

Paid Leave Oregon

Paid Leave Oregon benefits start September 3, 2023. Paid Leave Oregon will be administered by the Oregon Employment Department. Employees may start applying for Oregon Paid Leave benefits starting August 14, 2023.… Continue On +

Tax Implications For Businesses With Out Of State Remote Workers

Since the start of Covid in 2020, businesses have seen a sharp increase in the number of “remote” or “telecommuting” employees working from home.  This can have significant tax implications, both for… Continue On +

Paid Leave Oregon

Paid Leave Oregon will begin in 2023. Oregon payroll taxation beings January 1, 2023, and employees may start applying for benefits September 3, 2023. Paid Leave Oregon will be administered by the… Continue On +