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The #MeToo Movement and Workplace Arbitration

October 24, 2018

While the U.S. Supreme Court validated the use of mandatory, predispute arbitration agreements in employment dispute situations in a decision issued this spring, states have begun attacking arbitration of employment

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The Fair Credit Reporting Act and Employment

October 24, 2018

Adverse action notices are not just for consumers denied credit. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) also requires consent to run credit reports on job applicants and employees, with notification to

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FTC: Recall Marketing is Radioactive

October 24, 2018

The Federal Trade Commission just announced a consent judgment with a dealer group, its president and vice president, and a marketing supplier and its owner. It results from a lawsuit

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New Work-Release Program Creates More Technician Jobs

October 23, 2018

Late last month, VADA had the honor of attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating Virginia’s first-ever prison work-release hybrid program. President & CEO of Chesapeake-based Priority Auto, Dennis Ellmer, led this

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Managing & Controlling Healthcare Costs

October 23, 2018

When three unrelated powerhouses like Berkshire Hathaway, J.P. Morgan and Amazon agree to work together towards a common goal—in this case controlling healthcare costs—it’s probably something to which we should

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Remembering Ed Snyder

October 23, 2018

We would like to commemorate the life of Ed Snyder who passed away October 19, 2018. He was father to five children, including Steve Snyder, a past VADA Chairman. He

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Time Dealer of the Year Nominee: Ron Kody

October 23, 2018

Congratulations to Ron Kody for his Community Service and Industry Accomplishments   VADA’s Executive Committee is pleased to announce Ron Kody, President of Richmond Ford, has been nominated for the

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2018 PAC Enrollment Form

September 25, 2018

  Click here for the 2018 PAC Enrollment form: 2018 Enrollment Form

Form I-9 Tips

September 20, 2018

We have written about the Trump administration’s push to deregulation.  We have noted that one should not expect reduced emphasis on a key Trump policy – reduction of illegal immigration

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