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Reminder: Franchise Items That You Can Control
While you cannot control some matters, like the standard terms of your dealer sales and service agreement, there are some issues to which you can give attention protect your rights with your franchisor.
Reminder: Corporate Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act
Dealers may find that they are exempt from this law, but exemption status can change and so dealers should be ready to comply.
FTC Moves the Goalpost Again on Implementation of Forthcoming CARS Rule
When the Rule first was promulgated, the effective date was July 30, 2024. However, the FTC has since stayed that effective date after the National Auto Dealers Association and the Texas Auto Dealers Association filed a Petition for Review of the Review and a Motion to Stay the Rule.
Sun and Sand at VADA ’24
To all of my dealer peers and partners statewide and beyond: Thank you for making the trip to Isle of Palms for the VADA 2024 Annual Family Convention. This event
The Safeguards Rule Updated Again
The FTC amended the Safeguards Rule that affects dealerships. This amendment goes into effect on May 13, 2024.
FTC’s Ban on Noncompetes
The Federal government was very busy in the last month issuing a flurry of laws that affect dealerships and dealership personnel.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The PWFA requires reasonable accommodations for a worker’s known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions unless the accommodation will cause an undue hardship on your business.
CARS Column: Pricing disclosure requirement
There was a flurry of federal activity in recent weeks. Our counsel Barrie Beaty breaks down the big stuff.
DOL’S Final Rule on Overtime Exemptions for White Collor Employees
The Department of Labor released a final rule defining overtime exemptions for white collar employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). For dealerships, the rule does not affect many employees, but you should review it regardless.