As of January 10, 2011, EPA’s new National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) 6H rules are in effect. In addition to spray gun selection guidelines and paint booth regulations, these new rules include... Read More»

Learn how KPA’S HotlinkHR™ complete HR compliance system provides you with the tools and support you need to ensure that your employment practices are “bulletproof”.

Does a doctor's note regarding a health condition automatically trigger FMLA leave?
a) No, employees must specifically request FMLA leave.
b) Yes, a doctor's note should be considered a request for FMLA leave.
c) Maybe, a doctor's note should prompt the employer to ask for proper documentation... Read More»

Learn the DO's and DON'TS of waste management for dealerships. Join Hannah Crawford, a former EPA inspector and KPA engineer as she discusses waste streams at a typical dealership; how to determine if a waste is hazardous, how to correctly contain and dispose of waste, and paperwork you must maintain for all wastes.

As a small business, you may be getting calls from independent vendors peddling updated “OSHA Compliance Manuals” or worse; a “manual” shows up in your mailbox along with a bill for a few hundred dollars. The manuals are... Read More»

Legal advice is expensive but necessary when dealing with many HR issues such as wage and hour concerns, hiring, performance issue or termination. Unfortunately many companies do not consult an attorney until the lawsuit lands on their desks. In this webinar you will have the opportunity to ask national recognized employment attorney, Jim Hendricks, your most pressing HR questions. Hear what HR legal challenges other dealers are facing. You will learn the answers to these questions and more…

• Do salaried employees get overtime pay?
• Can I fire someone when I have never given them a disciplinary warning?
• Do all employees need a job description?
• Should employees be able to see the contents of their personnel file?
• What is reasonable suspicion for a substance abuse test?

You may submit questions in advance using the form on the registration page. You can also ask questions during the webinar. We will not disclose any confidential information, including your name or company information during the Q&A.

Jim Hendricks is a partner with Ford & Harrison, LLP in Chicago. Jim is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and is listed among the Top 100 Labor Attorneys in the United States by the Labor Relations Institute.

Facilities must report all hazardous substances with an MSDS maintained under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard that have been present at any time during the previous year in quantities exceeding... Read More»

OSHA’s newly enhanced inspection division has been visiting businesses to determine compliance with training documentation and written program requirements. For this reason, we have made some enhancements to myKPAOnline.com that make training and written programs more accessible than ever before. Read More»

While vast areas of the nation are recovering from brutal winter weather, OSHA reminds employers that ... Read More»

KPA's HR Management Solution Client Advocate, Tamara Lischer, recently earned the prestigious Professional in Human Resources with a state-specific certification in California (PHR-CA).This distinction from the HR Certification Institute demonstrates that... IRS Delays Nondiscrimination Requirements, IRS Issues Guidance on Health FSA and HRA Debit Card Use for Over-the-Counter Drugs, State Specific Updates for Arizona, Florida and Minnesota Read More»

Supreme Court Permits Third-Party Retaliation Claims, Computer Usage Policy Trumps California Employee's Attorney-Client Privilege Read More»