In June 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a highly publicized ruling that the federal law on equal employment opportunity, known as Title VII, extends to employment decisions based upon
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Yes, you need eye wash stations in your shop.
Here’s why. By: Michael Allen, Executive Manager, VADA Group Self-Insurance Association, mallen@vada.com, 804-545-3012 On occasion, we are asked why our safety recommendations exceed OSHA standards, which are the guidelines
Virginia COVID-19 workplace safety requirements
On July 15, Virginia adopted the nation’s first state-level COVID-19 workplace safety requirements (available here) —formally §16VAC25-220, Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). According to a news release from the Office of
Staff Profile: Kathie Naylor, Integrum Advisors
This is the first in a series of profiles of VADA and Integrum Advisors team members. With these profiles, we ask them to share a story — funny, touching, insightful, or
Growing An Inclusive Sales Force
Nick Mumejian was working two jobs to pay for college. He was also attending classes, which made for a tough balancing act. “A friend suggested I take some time off
VADA Welcomes New Chairman, Board Members
At its June meeting, VADA’s Board of Directors selected Tom Bates of RK Chevrolet as its newest Chairman. Also joining our Executive Committee is Mike Beyer of Beyer Automotive Group
Mythbusters: Don’t Just Sign That Franchise Renewal
Dealers regularly receive renewals of their franchise – the dealer sales and service agreement (“DSSA”). “It is a form standard for all states, so just sign” your representative says. To
A Message From Don Hall
July 2020 Summer is usually a transition time for our industry. We’re finishing our sales of last year’s models and awaiting inventory of the latest vehicles. Without question, the
The Feds Are Still Looking
When Congress forced the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to end its campaign against dealer reserve, some dealers got the impression that a fair lending policy is not important to your
Keeping VADA Members Informed
Every year, federal and state laws and regulations change, and your VADA Team is committed to ensuring you have the latest information to run a compliant dealership. Our annual Legal