Question: Wage and hour challenges seem more prevalent than ever before, and consciousness regarding this topic is high. I advocate prevention with regard to oral hygiene, and I want to make sure I take a similar approach in avoiding these potential regulatory challenges. What do you recommend?
Answer: First, increase your knowledge of the applicable regulations, both state and federal. Second, make sure your wage and hour activities are in conformance. The most common wage and hour problems are overtime, continuing education, rest and meal breaks, independent contractor status, and defining "exempt" employees. Take advantage of the resources available in your state, or a human resources specialty company such as Bent Ericksen & Associates, to find out what your obligations are and learn how to easily stay in compliance.
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Tim Twigg is the president of Bent Ericksen & Associates, and Rebecca Crane is a human resource compliance consultant with Bent Ericksen & Associates. For 30 years, the company has been a leading authority in human resource and personnel issues, helping dentists deal successfully with the ever-changing and complex labor laws. To receive a complimentary copy of the company’s quarterly newsletter or to learn more about its services, call (800) 679-2760 or visit www.bentericksen.com.
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