Everything You Need to Know to Be a Successful and Competitive Automotive Dealer in Virginia.
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Compliance: Who is in charge?
Who is in charge of compliance at your dealership? It’s likely that there is a person in overall charge, in charge of sales, in charge of service, in charge of
14 for ’14
2013 was a solid year for car dealers. Buyer demand is returning. Factories are producing vehicles customers want. Credit and leasing terms facilitate sales. Barring some unforeseen problems, the strong
The “Curse of the Cat People” and other Franchisor Folderol
Has your dealership ever had the curse of the cat people put on it by your franchisor? You have if you have ever made this phone call to your lawyer or
Employees are also liable for Torts
We don’t want to get too law-schoolish, so we will describe a tort simply: it is a civil claim that is not based on a contract or a statute. Contractual
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
Regulatory Updates
VADA Navigates the Virginia Regulatory Maze for Virginia Dealers VADA is involved in many types of issues outside the legislative process that could have negative impacts on our dealer members.
Health Care Reform Update 2013
Required Notices to Employees and Dependents Please contact your carrier or employment law attorney or trusted benefit advisor if you have questions about these notices. VADA Insurance is here to
OSHA’s Top 10 Violations List for 2011
Attention Dealers!! OSHA recently announced its top 10 most frequently cited violations in America’s workplaces. Every year, OSHA compiles injury information from businesses across the country to identify injury trends,
Three Little-Known Factoids that TEAM VADA Members Need to Know…
What you don’t know can hurt you! In the car business ignorance is not bliss! Not knowing and benefitting from the challenges and troubles of your brother and sister auto