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Recall Developments
As we exit a record year for recalls and we enter the new year, one can ask what the vehicle manufacturers have done collectively to try and improve the national
DOL Takes the Joint Employer Theory to the Next Step
We have reported on government attempts to expand the definition of who is an employer of temporary or contract workers supplied by temporary staffing companies. The U.S. Department of Labor
FTC Gets Involved in Recallmania
The Federal Trade Commission, zealous about protecting its turf in regulating retail vehicle sales, has shown that it wants to be involved in the rapidly escalating recall problems. In announcing
EEOC Proposes Requiring Employee Pay Reports
Each September, we remind dealers who employ over 100 workers in the dealership or in a group of affiliated dealerships to file their EEO-1 reports. These reports allow the Equal
16 Thoughts for 2016
2015 was the best year for the motor vehicle industry since the recession of 2008-2009. Vehicle sales volume should stay solid through 2016. Unfortunately, major forces can choke robust business
Exporter Sues to Challenge Non-Export Requirements
Most franchisors impose requirements on dealers to prevent sales of new vehicles for export. U.S. franchisors contend these limitations are necessary because their rights to distribute vehicles are limited to
Be Careful: That Unusual Request for a Credit App may be Legitimate
Have you ever had a request by your provider of credit reports to produce a copy of a signed credit application to justify your request for the report? If so,
Arbitration for Employees
While controversy about predispute arbitration provisions has centered on consumer agreements, be careful if you use predispute arbitration agreements for personnel matters. Employees frequently challenge the enforcement of those provisions,
Protect the Dealership from Losses
Overwhelmed by compliance demands on your dealership? You are not alone. Driven primarily by the increased aggressiveness of federal regulators, oversight of dealers can be daunting. It is time for