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2020 Legal & Legislative Update

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020 On June 22, 2020, VADA held its annual Legal & Legislative Update. We covered a range of topics, including: Employment law changes Minimum wage Safety inspections Peer-to-peer

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VADA 2020 VIRTUAL CONVENTION

June 22, 2020

The 2020 VADA Annual Convention was planned for this week in Asheville, N.C., but the pandemic had other ideas for us. We know that a highlight of this event is

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Flexibility for Paycheck Protection Program

June 15, 2020

On June 5, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA), bringing several critical changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The bill originated in the

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A Message from Don Hall

June 8, 2020

June 2020   Without question, this is a time of great change within our country, our state, and our communities. From the pandemic to protests, events over the last few

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Recovering from the COVID-19 Shutdown

June 8, 2020

As everyone works toward a better tomorrow, each is learning lessons and taking steps to improve. While everyone should be pulling together, some may seek to take advantage of the

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Governor Northam issues statewide mask requirement

May 27, 2020

Plus: Get our free mask sign download for all Virginia dealers (below) As of December 10, 2020, all individuals in the Commonwealth aged five and older must wear a face

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Virginia’s Phased Reopening

May 22, 2020

How the Commonwealth’s Phased Reopening Impacts Virginia’s Franchised New Car and Truck Dealerships View Virginia’s COVID-19 workplace safety requirements and VADA Q&A (updated August 6, 2020) Localities in Phase Three:

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SBA releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application, corresponding instructions

May 21, 2020

On Friday (May 15), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in working with the U.S. Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application with instructions on how to apply. “SBA will

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A Message on Masks

May 18, 2020

May 15, 2020 We have heard from several dealers that some employees have claimed they are exempt from wearing a protective face covering based on health conditions, disability, religion, personal

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