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Compliance Newsletter December 2009

EVENTS:
EPA Regulations Webinar
Ten Deadly HR Questions Webinar

IN THIS ISSUE:
Pay Now or Pay Later
OSHA's Top 10
HR Regulatory Update
Medical Leave
  DOT Training
Off-the-Clock Work
New Respiratory Rules

HR Webinar
Learn how to manage problem employees and decrease your liability in the event of termination.
The Ten Deadly Questions

Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Dealing ethically and legally with employee performance issues and when necessary firing non-performing employees is a challenge.

Presented by: John Boggs, ESQ, Partner with Fine, Boggs and Perkins.

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Pay Now or Pay Later
Kathryn Carlson

With 250 newly hired investigators, the Department of Labor is serious about prosecuting violators of Wage and Hour laws. Learn more about the renewed commitment by the Department of Labor to enforce Wage and Hour Law and how you can ensure your dealership is in compliance. 

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OSHA’s Top Most Cited Violations
Patric Timmermans

OSHA announced their top cited violations for 2009. According to Richard Fairfax, director of OSHA’s directorate of enforcement programs, 81 percent of the violations OSHA recorded throughout the year were either serious or willful violations. The number one violation by Auto Dealers is Hazard Communication.

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EHS Webinar:
Join this webinar as you can never know too much about EPA regulations.

What you Need to Know About EPA Regulations 

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009

-Are you following EPA regulations?
-Are you prepared if an EPA inspector visits?
-Are you prepared for emergencies and spills?
-Are you protecting yourself from liability?

Presented by: Peter Zaidel, EHS Product Manager.

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Medical Leave Under the Americans With Disabilities Act – A Relatively New Frontier
John Boggs, Esq.
Understanding how to provide medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is not enough anymore. New laws have been enacted that impact your business, and non-compliance is not an option. Learn more about the impact of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act ( CA FEHA).
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HR Compliance Regulatory Updates
-Check your individual retirement account agreements
-Second Wave of I-9 Audits: ICE Sends Notices of Inspection to 1,000 Employers
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New Function Specific DOT Hazmat Training
KPA released a new online industry and function specific Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) training course as part of its Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program for dealerships.
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Commute Time and “Off-the-Clock” Work
John Boggs, Esq.
In the current litigation climate, wage-and-hour claims are becoming more and more prevalent, so employers would be well advised to make sure their employees are not performing any significant work before or after clocking in or out for the day’s work, and that if they are, they are being paid for it. Learn more about how to factor commute time and “off the clock work in payroll calculations and ensure compliance.
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The EPA initial notification deadline for Body Shops is January 10, 2010
Did you know that the EPA can categorize your facility as a New Facility when you install new paint equipment, and as a result your facility may already be noncompliant? Every facility conducting vehicle spray coating operations must file an initial notification of compliance or a petition for exemption with the EPA by January 10, 2010.
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Recorded Webinars


California Wage and Hour Law
Recorded on December 2, 2009
In this webinar you will learn about the specific wage and hour traps for dealerships in California and how to troubleshoot problems.
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The Five Questions your Insurance Agent Hopes you Never Ask
Recorded on November 19, 2009
Learn how to reduce your premiums and optimize coverage by understanding the process and asking the right questions.
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Advanced Wage and Hour Law
Recorded on November 10, 2009
Protect your company from becoming a target for an FLSA investigation or employee lawsuit.
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Essentials of Wage and Hour Law for Dealerships
Recorded on October 21, 2009
In this webinar you will learn about the most common wage and hour traps for dealerships and how to troubleshoot problems.
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Be Prepared for EPA's New Emission Standards
Recorded on SeptemOctober 15, 2009
Covering both the pressing requirements and the upcoming changes.
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OSHA in Plain English
Recorded on September 24, 2009
Are you following OSHA regulations? Are you prepared if an OSHA inspector knocks on your door? Concerned about your employees well being? Do you want to implement procedures to control workers' compensation costs? Join this webinar as you can never know too much about OSHA regulations.
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The Ten Deadly Questions 
Recorded on September 22, 2009
Dealing ethically and legally with employee performance issues and when necessary firing non-performing employees is a challenge.
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Safety Programs that Make Sense
Recorded on September 9, 2009
U.S. organizations spend about $170 billion a year on costs associated with workplace injuries and illnesses, along with almost $1 billion every week to injured employees and their medical providers. Businesses need to know simple, cost effective and proven strategies to maintain a safe and healthful workplace, while still ensuring regulatory compliance.
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How to Bulletproof your Employment Practices 
Recorded on August 27, 2009
This webinar is designed to help reduce the risk of employment litigation by showing dealerships how they can utilize HotlinkHR to implement complete HR compliance. HotlinkHR updates all regulations and documents, eliminating additional HR expense.
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DOT Hazmat Shipping Rules in Plain English
Recorded on June 25, 2009
How to ship Hazardous materials by ground and air while keeping regulators happy. Presented by Peter Zaidel, product manager at KPA.
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Insurance Cost Reduction Webinar | Advanced Wage Law Webinar | EPA Regulations Webinar
ICA Partnership | Ford & Harrison Partnership | HR Regulatory Update | Red Flags Delayed | Rust Recall
Employee Claims | OSHA Changes | Holiday Safety | Recorded Webinars

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