On October 1, 2015, changes in a retailer’s liability for fraudulent credit card use will go into effect. Credit card issuers will reserve the right to shift liability for fraudulent
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NLRB Joint Employer Decision
On August 27, 2015, the federal National Labor Relations Board issued a 3-2 decision that the owner/operator of a California-based recycling facility is a “joint employer” for collective bargaining negotiations
Independent Contractor or Employee?
We have written often about the federal government’s push for businesses to consider their workers as employees rather than independent contractors. Recent developments show there is no hotter personnel button
Limiting F&I Income
You have probably read about the consent order between the federal government and American Honda Finance Corp. AHFC agreed to repay $24 million to minority buyers to settle a Department
Compliance Triage
Dictionary.com defines “triage” as “the determination of priorities for action in an emergency.” If you are a dealer who believes that you are facing more compliance challenges than ever, you
Damage to New Vehicles Procedure
Virginia Code 46.2-1571 governs the procedure for damage to new vehicles as follows: D. On any new motor vehicle, any uncorrected damage or any corrected damage exceeding three percent of
Preapproval of Dealership Ownership
Some franchised dealers find it advantageous for a senior manager to have “skin in the game” – an ownership interest in the dealership that enhances the manager’s rewards and risks
Short Cuts
New I-9 Form Dealers know that their packages for new hires must include an I-9 Form to verify the identity and eligibility of employees hired. The supplies of forms that
Supplier Contracts: Why Choice of Law, Venue, and Jurisdiction Matter
A common provision in contracts that dealers sign with suppliers covers choice of law, venue, and jurisdiction. Generally, supplier contracts provide that the law that will be applied to any
Final Rule Requires Posting of NLRB Rights
UPDATE (January 2012): NLRB Posting Requirement Delayed Again! The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has agreed to postpone the effective date of its employee rights notice-posting rule at the request of the