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Hiring your first employee: Canadian Dental practice pre-hire checklist

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Bringing on your first employee is a big step. Before day one, there are a few key things you need in place to stay compliant, avoid costly mistakes, and run payroll with confidence. Use this checklist to make sure nothing gets missed as you prepare to hire and pay your first team member.

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Amy is a seasoned marketer with more than a decade of experience across Canada’s tech ecosystem. As Wagepoint’s Senior Manager of Content Marketing, she creates clear, approachable resources to support bookkeepers and small business owners. Outside of work, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and diligently planning her next vacation.

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  • Amy is a seasoned marketer with more than a decade of experience across Canada’s tech ecosystem. As Wagepoint’s Senior Manager of Content Marketing, she creates clear, approachable resources to support bookkeepers and small business owners. Outside of work, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and diligently planning her next vacation.