On February 10, OSHA published, Enforcement Guidance for Personal Protective Equipment in General Industry. It is effective on a national scale, and was distributed to all Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs). It contains some clarifications to existing OSHA standards.... Read More»

Would your hiring practices withstand state and federal scrutiny? I-9 Compliance and Immigration control and enforcement (ICE) is a hot topic for dealers. In this webinar John Boggs will discuss the tools and processes necessary to have compliant hiring practices and to ensure compliance with immigration regulations.
Presenter: John Boggs, ESQ. Register Today»

When three employees accused a co-worker of sexual harassment, how should management have responded?
a) Warned the service manager to stop the harassment and provided additional training to him on inappropriate conduct.
b) Conducted a complete investigation into the complaints, documenting all facts and then taking action as required by the facts of the investigation.
c) Asked the women to stay away from the service manager and reassign them to a different department... Read More»

Workers compensation insurance premiums are a significant expense. Lost time and productivity due to accidents and injuries directly impact your bottom line. In this webinar learn how to reduce your “Experience Modifiers” through effective loss control and safety programs for lower premiums and practical guidance on managing “light duty” and “return to work programs."
Presenters: Kathryn Carlson & Peter Zaidel Register Today»

Automotive Lift Review: Five common hazards that bring big OSHA fines • Unapproved hoist accessories • Missing or damaged contact pads • Vertical catch on above-ground hoists • Lack of training documentation • Keep the owner’s manual on hand in a safe place. Read More»

The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that greater than 50% of employers are not in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. The U.S. Department of Labor has added new investigators and is focusing on employers who are not in compliance. The costs for non-compliance in multi-year back pay, interest, and lawsuits can be enormous.

In this webinar you will learn about the most common wage and hour traps for dealerships and how to troubleshoot problems. In addition you will learn about FLSA investigations and enforcement.

Financial benefits from an effective safety committee are found in reduced liability costs and increased employee productivity. If your safety committee is doing its job, the frequency of accidents at your facility is kept to a minimum. Dealerships with minimal accident rates have... Read More»

Compliance with the "Red Flags" rules is no longer voluntary. It is being actively enforced effective if December 31, 2010. The rules require all lending institutions, including auto and truck dealers, to establish and maintain a written Identity Theft Prevention Program ("ITPP") that is designed to detect, prevent, and mitigate identity theft. The ITPP must include... Read More»

For the past ten years, the EPA has been enforcing guidelines for air conditioning technician and equipment certification. As your shop gears-up for summer, this is the perfect time to review certifications and check the A/C equipment. These three tips will help you stay cool under regulatory pressure... Read More»

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

A lot of car dealers are now adding social media to their Internet marketing – often with mixed results. You may be one of them. Have you wondered if there’s an actual “recipe for success”? Jeff Cryder from Lebanon Ford has found a formula that works for him. His approach generated an amazing 260% increase in Internet sales for his dealership. When he started, all he had was a very basic website, but by creating... Read More»