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Compliance Newsletter January 2010

EVENTS:
NADA 2010
Employee Leave Law Webinar
New SPCC Rules Webinar
How to Hire the Right Employees Webinar
IN THIS ISSUE:

NADA Convention Offer
6H-EPA Notification
ICA Partnership
New Compliance Blog

   TK Carsites Partnership
Tip of the Month: SPCC
SPCC Rule Changes
HR Regulatory Update

KPA and TK Carsites form Strategic Alliance

KPA and TK Carsites announced a strategic partnership that combines the services of KPA with the "front end" marketing and website development capabilities of TK Carsites.

At the Orlando NADA Convention in February, automotive dealers will learn firsthand how the partnership will benefit them. KPA and TK Carsites will be hosting training seminars on social media, SEO, lead-generation, wage and hour law, Department of Labor regulatory changes, and how to stay ahead of upcoming OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.

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HR Webinar
Learn how to manage employee leaves and comply with the ADA, FMLA, Disability, and COBRA Regulations. 
How to Solve the Riddle of Employee Leave Law 

Date: Thursday, January 7, 2010

The FMLA provides leave for qualifying individuals for thir own serious health condition or to care for a close relative, and the federal rules have just changed.

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

Click here to register

EHS Webinar:
What 's new in the latest Spill Plan rules, and how it affects your facility.
The New SPCC Rules Demystified

Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010

The new Spill Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) rule amendments go into effect on January 14th. The new self-certification options are tricky and time consuming. It’s not too late! Learn about the new rules and what your dealership needs to do to ensure compliance in 2010.

Presented by: Peter Zaidel, EHS Product Manager.

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NADA Convention Special Offer

KPA will match the NADA Stimulus Package voucher with an additional $600 towards the purchase of KPA's products and services on the showroom floor during the NADA 2010 convention. 

KPA will be at the NADA Convention in Orlando, FL, February 13-15. Come and visit us at booth #2562.

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HR Webinar: How to Hire the Right Employees
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2010
Over 55% of applicants misrepresent information on a resume and a recent Society of Human Resources study showed "63% of all hiring decisions are made during the first 4.3 minutes of an interview”, not the best basis for making good hiring decisions. With the cost of making a bad hire estimated at 2 times the annual salary you must hire and retain the best employees.
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Read Our Compliance Blog!
It’s easy to keep up with the most dealer relevant EHS and HR compliance news with a subscription to KPA’s blog and RSS feed. The latest news, helpful commentary and expert advice delivered right to your desktop. 
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Free support for mandatory EPA-6H notification
KPA is pleased to offer complimentary help to file the mandatory 6H Initial Notification. The EPA compliance deadline is January 10. Register through this newsletter for assistance or if you’re a current KPA client contact your assigned KPA engineer.
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Tip of the month: check if you meet the new SPCC rule compliance dates
Every first Monday, we will post a new compliance tip of the month. Come back frequently and stay compliant!
Read the compliance tip of the month

EPA Finalizes Multiple Changes to the SPCC Rules
After an 11 month delay for additional public comment the EPA has finalized the December 2008 amendments to the Spill Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) rules. The following amendments are going into effect on January 14th, 2010
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Reduce your Insurance Premium with KPA's Partnership with ICA
KPA and Insurance Consultants of America (ICA) have formed an alliance to provide clients risk management and insurance consulting, along with EHS and HR compliance solutions that will improve coverage and reduced insurance costs for dealerships, manufacturers, and automotive services companies.
Read the press release 

HR Compliance Regulatory Updates
The COBRA Premium Subsidy has been extended with President Obama signing into law on December 21st.
Read the full article


Recorded Webinars


The Ten Deadly Questions
Recorded on December 15, 2009
Learn how to manage problem employees and decrease your liability in the event of termination.
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What You Need to Know about EPA Regulations
Recorded on December 10, 2009
Are you following EPA regulations? Are you prepared if an EPA inspector knocks on your door? Are you prepared for emergencies and spills? Are you protecting yourself from future environmental liability?
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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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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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NADA 2010 | Employee Leave Law Webinar | New SPCC Rules Webinar | How to Hire the Right Employees Webinar
NADA Convention Offer | 6H-EPA Notification | ICA Partnership | New Compliance Blog | TK Carsites Partnership
Tip of the Month: SPCC | SPCC Rule Changes | HR Regulatory Update

Compliance Newsletter January 2010