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September 2008

OADA’s Educational Seminar Series Presents: Safety in and Around the Dealership

How Do I Advertise A Demonstrator?

Tracking the True Trends

Congress Passes Housing Stimulus Package

NADA Raises Concerns About NHTSA’s Proposed Fuel Economy Standards  

Compensation Consultants Incorporated: Salary Continuation

Handling Chemicals Safely

OADA Seminar Series Presents: Only Three Locations Left! - Responding to Current Changes in Employment Law

2008 Dealers Investment Group Campaign – Have You Invested in your Dealership?

CareWorks Announces the Addition of Ron Lucki to the OADA Workers Comp Team

The Ohio Healthy Families Act – Overview and Update

 Greenhouse Gas Regulation: What Does the Future Hold for the Auto Industry?

        

August 2008

Give the “License to Live” in October with the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio

Donate to NADA’s Charitable Foundation to Help Dealership Flood Victims in Iowa

CCI & OADA Begin the Annual Workers Compensation Group Rating Renewal Process for the 2009 Policy Year

Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers

OADA Announces the 2009 Annual Convention

Federal and Ohio Legal Update

Back to Basics- What’s the Penalty for Non-Compliance?

BWC Board of Directors Lowers Group Rating Discount to 77 Percent

Avoiding Hidden Finance Charges

Executing the Three –Day Close How to work “in the now” for a faster close

General Assembly Prohibits Landfill Disposal of Used Lead-Acid Batteries

OADA Seminar Series Presents: Responding to Current Changes in Employment Law – Healthy Families Act, FMLA, Harassment, Unions and More!

Important Canada & GAP Sales Tax Clarifications Effective September 25, 2008!

Legislature Breaks for Summer Recess

        

July 2008

3 Wheel Vehicles Will Soon Be Classified as Motorcycles

“Free Gas!”

Auto Dealers Charitable Foundation donates CPR Equipment to the Canfield Local School District

Interest, Insurance, and Improved Profits: Reducing Expenses to Boost Net Income

Compressed Air - How to Clean Your Shirt for only $5,000!

With Stock Ownership Comes Confusion

NADA Charitable Foundation Donates $400,000 to Restore Athletic Fields at New Orleans School  

New Reynolds & Reynolds Retail Installment Contracts Endorsed by OADA

Red Flags and Other Fun Stuff

Update on the Proposed “Healthy Families Act”

        

June 2008

Coping with an Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Audit

Limited Rebates

Auto Dealers Applaud Speedy Implementation of National Fuel Economy Standard

What Must a Dealership Do to Comply with the DOT Hazmat Rules?

US EPA Enacts New Rule Governing Hazardous Emissions From Paint Stripping and Auto Body Refinishing Operations

Profits and People: Reducing Personnel Expenses to Increase Dealership Profitability

The Supreme Court Continues to Strengthen Employer’s Rights in the At-Will Employment Relationship

OADA Convention Committee Thanks Sponsors

What Must a Dealership Do to Comply with the DOT Hazmat Rules? Which Regulations Apply to You?

OADA Seminar Series Presents: Demystifying Ohio Motor Vehicle Franchise Law

Ohio Passes Credit Freeze Law for Consumers

        

May 2008

The First Step and the Last Step: The Fire Drill

Understanding the New Accounting Standard for Business Combinations

Turning the Tables - Ohio Supreme Court Holds Employer Can Sue Employee for Frivolous Lawsuit

Safety Guidelines for Servicing Gasoline Tanks - Is Your Safety Program Safe Enough?

On-line Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions

Direct Mail and Newspaper Inserts

OADA Thanks 2008 Legal Defense Fund Contributors

OADA Red Flags Policy Seminar Coming Soon to a Location Near You

Ohio Attorney General Settles with Andrews Cycles, Inc. for $65,000

Indiana Sales and Use Tax Rate Increased to 7%

OADA Seminar Series Presents: Demystifying Ohio Motor Vehicle Franchise Law

        

April 2008

Farewell to OADA Past President, Keno Hatfield

Do Not Call Law - The New “Perma List”

Two Regulatory Land Mines - EPA ID Numbers and Service Tech A/C Certifications

OADA Workers’ Compensation Group-Rating Program Welcomes Russ Hocutt to the Team!

KPA Recognizes Two of Its Own as Top Engineers in 2007

OADA Seminar Series Presents: Demystifying Ohio Motor Vehicle Franchise Law

Do You Know What Your Mailers Say?

Proposed “Healthy Families Act” May Require Ohio Employers to Offer Paid Sick Leave

Tax Update – New Tax Changes That Can Help Your Dealership

        

March 2008

EPA Decision to Deny California’s Waiver Request Faces Congressional Opposition

“AS IS” Sales: What About Safety Issues?

Critical Questions

FMLA Amended to Include Active Duty and Caregiver Leaves

Vehicle Sales to PA Residents Must Comply with California Emissions Standards Beginning with 2008 Model Year Vehicles

Do You Really Need Life Insurance?

NHTSA Issues Tire-Label Rule Clarifications

Make Sure Employees are Provided Proper Personal Protective Equipment

Bureau of Motor Vehicles Regional Customer Service Centers No Longer Providing Electronic Fingerprinting Services

IRS Convenes Cross Divisional Team To Consider Employee Tool & Equipment Plans

All Dealers Encouraged to Participate in the 2008 DIG & DEAC Campaign

        

January 2008

OSHA Rules Now Require Employers to Pay for Most PPE

MRSA and the Workplace- Employers Should be Proactive but not Over-Reactive

Simple Disclosures Will Prevent CSPA Violations

Common Sense Family Employment Contract

IRS Extends Deferred Compensation Plan Amendment Deadline

NADA Management Education Plans New Workshops for 2008 Convention

New Federal Credit Regulations Impacting Dealers

Litigation Involving Credit and Debit Card Receipts

‘LifeLine’ to the Rescue The Inside Story on NADA’s Popular workshop ‘LifeLine to Profit$’

        

November 2008

Managing Internal Control Risks While Maintaining Your Profits

Deciphering the ADA Amendments

Radio & TV Disclosures & 1-800 Numbers

Saving Lives in Ohio: ID R Kids and Next of Kin Registration

NADA Working to Improve Auto-Financing Difficulties

The Bono Fide Error Defense – Is Your Dealership Doing All It Can To Defend Consumer Complaints?

Eye Protection – Eternal Vigilance

Secrets of Highly Successful Private Companies

OADA’s Educational Seminar Series Presents: Safety in and Around the Dealership

Important Sales Tax Reminder! Canada & GAP Sales Tax Clarifications Now in Effect!

Avoid Costly Delays at the Title Office – Key Areas of Review for Your Title Work

Arbitration Agreements in Ohio- Recent Case Limits Class Action Waivers

        

October 2008

NADA Chairman Announces “Green Checkup” Campaign at Denver News Conference

Employee Handbooks: One of an Employer’s Best Defenses

How Do You Protect & Maintain Your Workers' Compensation Group Rating Status?

Workers’ Compensation in Ohio: MCOs and TPAs, Do You Understand the Difference?

OADA and KPA presenting a Seminar on Safety in the Dealership

Disadvantages of Family Ownership

Life Settlement – An Alternative for Insurance Settlements

Websites and the CSPA: The Myth of the Internet Special

New Workers Compensation Law Affecting Out of State Employees Takes Effect

Proposals Have Been Sent! Dealers Should Watch for OADA’s Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Invitations

        

September 2007

The Art and Science of the Internet

Mark Your Calendar! OADA Educational Seminar Series Presents: Ohio Motor Vehicle Titling Seminar

Ohio Supreme Court Rules on Lemon Law Case

Respirator Protect Standards….Are Your Employees Protected?

A message from BWC Administrator Marsha P. Ryan

New Documentary Fee Law Effective September 29th

The Importance of a Safety Committee

The Ten Commandments of Advertising Compliance

Ohio Court Rules that Counterclaims Filed Against Plaintiff-Employees May Serve as a Basis for a Retaliation Claim

Trimming Small Expenses Amounts to Big Savings for Dealerships

        

August 2007

Test Your Knowledge

Notice: New Posters Have Been Mailed to Your Dealership

Dealership Driving Safety

OADA Employment Law Seminar, What You Don’t Know May Hurt You, Proves to be a Great Success

BWC Offers Easy and Convenient Training Options 

New Law Clarifies Authority to Charge Documentary Fee

Supreme Court Limits the Voluntary Abandonment Doctrine

Protecting Your Dealership: The Big Three Account Reconciliations

Non-Resident Sales Tax Collection Begins August 1

Maximize Profits in NEW and USED Vehicle Operations

        

July 2007

Walking and Work Surface Safety

Dealers Are Encouraged To Review Their Disposal Procedures Of Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Are You Properly Disposing Your Fluorescent Bulbs?

Federal Minimum Wage Increase Effective July 24, 2007

Documentary Service Fees-Employees Need to “Get it Right”

Company Culture Guides Employee Production

What Happens When a Plaintiff’s Lawyer Examines Your Direct Mail Piece?

Job Bias Charges Are on the Rise: Employers Must Be Pro-active to Avoid Pitfalls 

Federal Tax Update

What's That Gonna Cost Me?

In the event of an emergency, do you know: Where to go? What to do? With whom to check in?

Linked Deposit Programs Provide Automobile Dealers Low Interest Loans for Job Growth or Retention

OADA Educational Seminar Series Presents: Maximize Profits in Used Vehicle Operations

The OADA Seminar Series Presents: Identifying Lost Profit

        

June 2007

Workplace Altercations/Workers’ Compensation

Misleading Ads and Alphabet Soup

Ohio Attorney General Announces Direct Mail as a Priority

The Pressure is Still on…FAA Remains Tough on Compliance with DOT Hazmat Regulations

Let's Add an Incentive

Report Sales of Temp Tags Within 48 Hours

Preventing Violence in the Workplace

The OADA Seminar Series Presents: Identifying Lost Profit

Is There an IRS Audit in Your Future?

OADA Offers Employment Law Seminar: What You Don’t Know May Hurt You

        

May 2007

Federal Judge Rules Spot Delivery Agreement Violates Truth in Lending Act

Employees Who Threaten to Seek Legal Advice May be Protected Under Ohio Law

Updated Requirements for Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle Unclaimed Motor Vehicle Affidavit (BMV3702)

The Facts About Taxes… Who Pays and Who Doesn’t

Compensating Family Members     

Mileage Correction

Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Split-dollar Life Insurance Arrangements

OADA Offers Dealers a Hands-On Program to Enhance Business Performance

There Has Never Been a Better Time to Join AUTOCAP

Tornado Safety

Limited Rebates in Advertised Payments; An Exception to the Rule

U.S. Supreme Court Rules That U.S. EPA Has Authority to Regulate Greenhouse Gases

        

April 2007

Sales Tax Reciprocity – An Overview of the Nightmares Surrounding Ohio

BWC will once again offer our safety intervention grants (SIG) to all state fund employers in Ohio

SPOTLIGHT ON 2 RULES: “FREE” VS. “PRIZE”

“Bird Dogging”

Recent Development in Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law: Cooling Off Coolidge

Willey urges dealers to use all resources to enhance performance and profitability

On-Line Answers To Your Frequently Asked Questions

Ohio Department of Development Offers Energy Saving Assistance

        

March 2007

EFT Internal Control Quiz

2007 DIG & DEAC Campaign Underway

Strickland Appoints Honda Lawyer as Director of Environmental Protection

OADA Legal Hotline Continues to Add Resources

The Importance of an Employee Handbook

NADA, EPA Announce Initiative to Improve Energy Efficiency at Auto Dealerships Nationwide

Hazard Communication

AD REVIEW CORNER

Bob Reichert of the Kenwood Dealer Group Wins 2006 Leadership Award

Governor Strickland Attempts to Veto OADA Backed Bill That Clarified Damages Under Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act (CSPA) 

        

February 2007

“This Photo is for Illustration Purposes Only”

BWC Offering Safety Classes for Ohio Employers

Ohio Tax Relief Opportunities through Ohio EPA Compliance

Three (DIG, DEAC, & LDF) Cheers for Robert LaRiche for being the First Dealer to Invest in his Dealership in 2007!

U.S. EPA Amends the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule

Ohio Minimum Wage Legislation Clarifies Issue 2 Constitutional Amendment

Understanding the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Revised EEO-1 Reporting Requirements

Convention Countdown Begins

Managing your Workers’ Compensation Online

Dealership for Sale

Hypothermia, a Subtle Foe

Ohio Supreme Court Decision Clarifies Role of Third Party Administrators in the Workers’ Compensation System

Workers Engaged in Willful Conduct May Lose Workers’ Compensation Benefits

One Last Call for Workers’ Compensation Premium Savings

        

January 2007

NADA Director’s Column December 2006

OSHA Reminder Regarding Asbestos & Dust Control Techniques

Scams for Sale: Dealers Watch Out for Rebate Promoters From Spot Delivery, Hudson Cook LLC

Hexavalent Chromium - OSHA's New Standard

2006 OADA Trustee Election Wrap-Up

Spot Delivery Agreements

Ohio Remains Focused on the Reporting and Remitting of Unclaimed Funds

FAA Conducting Hazmat Compliance Inspections Around the State

ATD Elects Ohio Ford Truck Dealer Vice-Chairman

Dealing with an Estate Lawyer

Why are Step-Families Different?

Ohio Employers Should Pay Close Attention to the Drafting and Implementation of Vacation Policies

        

December 2007

USCIS Revises Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9

 Strategies to Minimize Your Tax Bill

Remember “Prize” & “Free” Rules During this Season of Giving

Back By Popular Demand!The OADA Seminar Series Presents: Lifeline to Profit$ - Identifying Lost Profit

Work Safely Outdoors in Winter Weather

Carefully Scrutinize Invoices and Statements: Beware of Unscrupulous Vendors!

Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Update:BWC’s Actuary Committee Votes to Recommend Modest Reduction in Savings for 2008 Policy Year

Titling Seminar Proves to Be Huge Hit!

        

November 2007

Streamlined Sales Tax: No Longer Mandatory January 1, 2008

2007 DIG & DEAC Campaign Drawing to a Close

Upcoming OADA Educational Series Events:

Unemployment Tax Rates - Reductions are Possible and Profitable for Ohio’s Auto Dealers

Reminder – Save Thousands through OADA’s Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program

GM and Ford Amend Doc Fee Policies For Employee & Supplier Purchases

Foreign Export of Motor Vehicles – Titling and Sales Tax Considerations

Who Should Pay for Safety Equipment?

Supreme Court Continues Trend in Limiting the Voluntary Abandonment Doctrine

Directors Column/November 2007  NADA Town Hall Meetings Help Open Dialogue With Dealers

Zero UNICAP Method Under IRS Scrutiny

From Manager to Leader and Back Again

Members Save with First Communications

AD REVIEW CORNER- Where Are Your Disclosures?

        

October 2007

Fire Marshal Lawyer Named Interim BUSTR Chief; Increased Underground Storage Tank Enforcement Anticipated

Washington AG Sues Automotive Consultant Group for Deceptive Advertising Campaigns

Directors ColumnSept. 2007

Reminder: Change To Documentary Service Fee Law Effective September 29, 2007

LLCs Offer the Best of Both Worlds for Dealerships

News from NADA…

The Ohio Automobile Dealers Association Educational Series:

Telecommunications Corner

Dealers Reminded that the Title Defect Rescission Fund Assessment is Past Due!

What Brings OSHA to Your Door?

OADA’s Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program Invitations Have Been Sent – BWC Proposing To Lower Group Rating Savings Again

The Bureau of Workers' Compensation Medical-Only Claim Program Changes Once Again

OADA’s Educational Seminar Series Presents:Safety in and Around the Dealership

OSHA Visits Alive and Well …OADA Member Receives Visit From the Agency

Looking Ahead – OADA Common Rating for Unemployment Tax Rates is Just Around the Corner

Supreme Court Upholds SB 117 Limitation of Non-Economic Damages

        

September 2006

“Buyer” Who Issues a Fraudulent Check Cannot Convey Good Title to a Motor Vehicle

In Remembrance – OADA Past President, Dick Barrett

Direct Solicitations….One More Look

Bureau of Workers Compensation Offers 4% Safety Council Premium Rebate

Improve Profitability by Managing Risk

Simplified Sales Tax or Total Chaos???

Do Not Call Registry Fees Set to Increase

Employee Leave and the Ohio Pregnancy Discrimination Act

Developing an Effective Computer Policy

NADA Director's Column August 2006

Warranty Disclaimer Included in Dealer's Buyer's Order Was Effective

Bob Reichert of the Kenwood Dealer Group Wins 2005 Leadership Award

Preventing Flammable Liquid Fires

The Dos and Don'ts of Sweepstakes Promotions

        

August 2006

What Does The Safeguards Rule Mean to Your Dealership?

Anytime is a Good Time to “Focus on Safety”

Dealer Victory in Termination Case Overturned by Court of Appeals

Beware of “Liquidation Sales” and Other Distress Sales

There Has Never Been a Better Time to Join AUTOCAP

Going the Distance When You Sell Your Dealership!

Supreme Court Broadens the Definition of “Retaliation”

Mandatory Damage and Defect Disclosure on New Vehicles

Children’s Safety Is Your Business

KASPER AUTO GROUP HELPS SAVE LIVES

        

July 2006

A Few More Outdoor Safety Tips

In Remembrance

AG SEEKS $200,000 FROM ATV DEALER FOR FREIGHT & DEALER PREP CHARGES

Practices for Safer Computing

Are you hitting your SDI?

BMV Announces Electronic Payment Option for Ordering and Paying for Temporary Tags

Newly Revised BMV Form 3772 Introduced

Con Artists Still Targeting Dealerships Through Phone System For the Deaf

Achieving Your Business Transition and Retirement Goals: Making the Case for Wealth Management 

OADA Annual Appreciation Day Golf Outing a Hit!

Trusts: Psychological Handcuffs

FORGET EMPLOYMENT “AT-WILL” - HOW AN EMPLOYER TREATS ITS EMPLOYEES IS NINE-TENTHS OF THE LAW

Planning for the Future

Ohio Title Defect Rescission Fund Reassessment

        

June 2006

Make Government Affairs Your Business

An Electrifying Situation

OADA brings Chip Thomas "Sail to Success" Seminar back to Ohio

Radio & TV Disclosures & 1-800 Numbers

FLSA Records Retention

The Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) has Announced the Following Changes:

Attorney General Announces $200,000 Settlement with Car-Dealer Ad Agency

Planning, Accounting and Reporting for Ohio's Commercial Activity, Personal Property and Corporate Income/Franchise Taxes

2006 DIG/DEAC Campaign Underway - All Dealers Encouraged to Participate

Managing Employees’ (Mis)Use Of Emerging Technology In The Workplace

        

May 2006

Ad Review Corner

Choose OADA-endorsed CareWorks as your MCO

2006 OADA Convention, Renaissance Esmeralda Palm Spring, California

Resusci Anne Deliveries Begin for 2006

An Added-Value Financial Statement Audit? Insist on It!

Gift Card Legislation Effective 6/15/06- Will Your Dealership Be Impacted?

A Loser’s Retaliation

New Workers’ Compensation Statute Effective June 26, 2006

The “Smart” Thing to Do

Forklift Training Revisited

Register Now: Your Sales Team & Consumer Law Suits: Do They Have the Tools to Protect Your Dealership?

Reminder: Streamlined Sales Tax Mandatory Compliance Deadline May 1, 2006

        

April 2006

Defrost Your Frozen Capital

Dealers in the News…

Secrecy, Perception and Destruction

Newly Revised Military Leave Regulations: Key Concepts for Employers

Dealers Make a Difference

In Memory of…

The Value of Branded Items for Dealerships

Safety and Hoists

Attorney General Sues Promotions Firm for "Cashable Voucher" Program

Reducing Dealership Energy Costs

Dealers Report Another Way to Be Conned

        

March 2006

Participation Is the Key

Websites and the CSPA: Dealer Not Responsible for Typographical Errors?

Anti-Trust Update: U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

Building Your Special Finance Inventory

Bright Ideas . . . From Dealers Like You

Update Forms and Posters Now! Newly Updated by OADA and Reynolds & Reynolds

Memo from OADA Chairman, Gene Stevens

Divorce and the Family Business

Unemployment Compensation: Ten Tips to Curb Costs

Customer's Attempt To Rescind Sale Requires Return of Vehicle

Spray-On Truck Bed Liners & Methylene Diphenyl Isocyanate Exposure

Schools Now Subject to Regulation Regarding Purchase of New 15 Passenger Vans for Transporting Students

SPCC Rule Amendments and Guidance Document

        

January 2006

December Ad Review Corner: “Free”, “2 For 1” Offers

Accelerating Deductions: Reclassifying Expenditures Through Cost Segregation

Strength in Numbers … and Unity

National Insurance Crime Bureau Announces Hurricane Damage Vehicle Database

OADA Puts Brakes on “Ghost Lien” Pursuit

The “Big” Fat Difference Between Succession and Estate Planning

KPA Adds Two Environmental & Safety Engineers to Ohio

Legislature Passes Computerized Data Security Breach Legislation

All Quotes Are Not Created Equal - Be Wary When Comparing Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Quotes

Last Call – For OADA’s Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program

A Ladder Is A Ladder….. Right?

Simple Doctor’s Note is Enough Certification for Return to Work After FMLA Leave

        

December 2006

Fall Protection

Credit Reporting Agencies: In Ohio, Your Services Aren’t Taxable

Looking Toward 2007

Ohio Supreme Court: CSPA Damages Include Awards for Intangible Injuries

Election Report 2006 – Ohio’s New Smoking Ban and Minimum Wage Changes

Taxable Temporary Usage of Inventory

2006 Year-end Tax Reminders

OADA Donates Training Equipment to C-Tec Technical School in Newark

Clyde Cole Jr. 1931-2006

Carfax Seeks Access to Dealers’ Computer Data Regarding Customer Service Records

Can I Advertise a Contest?

Hurry – Now is the Time to Have Your Unemployment Tax Rates Evaluated For Common Rating

        

November 2006

Are You Utilizing the BWC Video Library?

OADA and KPA presenting a Seminar on Safety in the Dealership

Reminder – Save Thousands through OADA’s Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program

"With Approved Credit"

"Bird Dogging"

Marion County Organizations Receive Training Equipment

Streamlined Sales Tax

Ohio’s Anti-Tampering Law, or “Can I Sell a Mustang without a Catalytic Converter?”

Mission Possible: Wives and Entrepreneur Husbands

Problems – What You Do About Them Makes The Difference

The Legal Defense Fund: Case Developments

Legal Hotline: Help is Just a Phone Call Away!

The Definition of "Supervisor" is Broadened Under the National Labor Relations Act

NADA Director's Column November 2006

DIG/DEAC Phone Bank Helps Raise Funds

Dealership May Be Liable for Failure to Deliver Adverse Action Notice Where Financing Company Does Not Deliver NoticeFrom Spot Delivery

        

October 2006

Customer Theft is on the Rise

New York Attorney General Settles with Dealers Using Brochures by Sales 360, LLC

Sales Tax on Advertising Part 2 of 5

FTC Issues Informal Advisory Opinion: Telephone Calls to Leads Generated by Internet Lending Lead Generator Violate Do-Not-Call Laws

Exporting Vehicles – Ohio Department of Taxation Makes Important Sales Tax Policy Change For Sales to Canada

Equal Compensation? Come On!

Employer Practices Liability Insurance and the Ohio Employer

Every Dealer Matters

Defensive Driving Strategies

Once Upon a Time (1996): Selling Vehicles Without Title and the Title Defect Rescission Fund

        

September 2005

Business purchases/transfers

Eye Protection – Eternal Vigilance

It's All in the Drafting of the Agreement

New Endorsed Agency Named

NADA Keeps Eyes on Legislation, Regulation

Bob Reichert of the Kenwood Dealer Group Wins 2004 Leadership Award

The Advantage and Rewards of Family Business

Tool Reimbursement Plans

Ohio Titling Seminar: Back to the Future

Invite the Next Generation to Take the Ride of their Lives!

Attorney Generals Modifies Its Position on Advertising Limited Rebates

September Ad Review Corner: Does your ad over-promise and under-deliver?

        

August 2005

Follow–up to Shred It!

Sales and Use Tax Questions Regarding Trade-Ins

Flammable Liquid Safety

Reconsidering Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace: A Mechanism to Reduce Workers Compensation Costs, Improve Efficiency, and Enhance Safety

Federal Appeals Court Rules F&I Employee Is Overtime Exempt

NADA Dealers and their Customers: Safe and Sound

2005 DIG/DEAC Campaign Underway – All Dealers Encouraged to Participate

Reporting Inventory Values on the Ohio Personal Property Tax Return

August Ad Review Corner: Prizes

        

July 2005

Toledo Mack Wins Appeal Against Manufacturer, Court Upholds Prior Decision in Favor of Toledo Mack

Shred It!

Power Tool Safety

In Remembrance

Court Approves Class Treatment of ‘Disparate Impact’ Claims Based on Finance Company’s Finance Rate ‘Mark Up’ Policy

Active Matters: June 2005 Director’s Column

Non-Compete Ruling Good News for Employers

The Business of Family

Thank you, Thank you!

Estate Planning for Dealers Family Limited Partnerships

Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)

Commission Votes Down BWC Dividend

BWC Payroll Report Arrives in July

Shopping for Your Dealer Management System (DMS)

E-mail: Marketing Opportunity or Potential Liability?

July Ad Review Corner: Disclosures to Remember

        

June 2005

Streamlined Sales Tax – Mandatory Compliance Deadline Extended to May 1, 2006

Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety

Keep Recreational Waivers on File: A Smart Business Decision for Your Dealership

Dealer That Innocently Sold Vehicle with Salvage History Was Liable for Breach of Implied Warranty of Merchantability

Retaining Customers after the Vehicle Sale

Required DOT Hazmat Training & Compliance For Dealership Employees Made Easy and Affordable

FTC Amended Labeling Requirements for Alternative-Fueled Vehicles Effective March 31, 2005

Looking Back/Moving Forward

New Vehicle Dealer Trades: What to Remember

Sales of Certain Trucks May Trigger 12% Federal Excise Tax

Workers Underestimate Health Benefits

The New Bankruptcy Laws: A Brief Summary…

Getting Your Salespeople to Use Your CRM

June Ad Review Corner

        

May 2005

Beware of International Trade Scams

Streamlined Sales Tax Update

Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers

FTC Clarifies Rule Regarding Disclaimer of Warranties

Recent Appellate Decision: Out-Of-State Dealers Must Be Licensed In Ohio If They Consumate A Sale In Ohio

Fertile Ground

Secrets of Highly Successful Private Companies

Documentary Service Fees: Not a "dealer overhead" or "dealer prep" fee

Employee fraud in dealerships: Is someone stealing from you?

Credit Reports - Keep Them Private!

Changing Plans of Renewal

May Ad Review Corner

        

April 2005

New Employment Poster Required March 10th, 2005

Handling Chemicals Safely

Getting Hotter

Ohio Attorney General Takes Strong Position on Deceptive Direct Mail Solicitations

Is There a Financial Black Hole In Your Dealership Operations?

Vision Benefit Highlight

Spotlight on Your Parts Department: The Forced Stock Issue

Ad Review Corner: Direct Solicitations

        

March 2005

Never Happen Here - Right? Wrong! The Importance of Container Labeling

In Remembrance of Ronald G. Rush and Joseph E. Segna

In Brief

Jury Trial Waivers: Another Alternative to Costly Employment Lawsuits

$470,000 Jury Award Against Akron Dealer Reversed on Appeal

Partners At The Top????

FTC Issues: Prescreened Offers of Credit Rule

February 2005 NADA Director’s Column: Recognition

Making the Three-Day Close a Reality

Health Care Tips To Save Money

Sports Fans! Listen up!

Ad Review Corner: Trade-In Allowances and Cash Down Payment Cannot Be Included in Advertised Price

        

February 2005

Cleveland Bar Association vs. CompManagement, Inc.: A Victory for Ohio Employers

Work Safely Outdoors in Winter Weather

No Union Activity – No NLRA Problems? Think Again.

Surveying the Road Ahead

When Dad Won't Let Go

Fraud & Active Duty Alerts: Compliance Required Now

Form 8300 Compliance: Dealers Need to Keep Their Guard Up

Credit Card Truncation: Are You Compliant?

Employees prefer work-based Insurance

Auctions – More than Just Simply Buying or Selling

Ad Review Corner: "Free" Advertising

        

January 2005

Changes to the "Do Not Call" Provisions of the Telemarketing Sales Rule

The FTC Issues Final Regulation on "The Disposal Rule"

Reporting Sales Tax: Important Changes to Ohio Law

Requirements For Dealership First Aid Kits

An Employee Handbook for the 21st Century

The Secret Weapon-Knowledgeable Outside Directors

OADA Telecom Program Provides Dedicated Internet Access

Year-End Sales Look Good

Employee Benefits

Value in working with the OADA Insurance Program

NADA Salesperson Training and Certification Program

Ad Review Corner: Bonus Cash

        

December 2005

December 2005 Director’s Column

Ad Review Corner: Advertising New vs. Used Vehicles

Mark Your Calendar - Privacy and Information Security Seminar Coming in January!

Sales “Events”; Can You Afford Unlicensed Salespeople?

Know About Workplace Fire Safety

Understanding Vehicle Finance From Spot Delivery, Hudson Cook LLC

Males Deal with the “Change of Life”

Is It Time to Back Out of Your Garage Coverage? Captive Insurance May be a Cost-Effective Option

Dealership Safety Policies

John Voss Named 2006 OADA Time Magazine Quality Dealer

        

November 2005

Reminder – OADA Workers Compensation Group Rating Invitations Have Been Sent

OSHA Violations & Dealers

Privacy - Make It An Organizational Priority

Experian and NADA Offer Free Title Information to Dealers

NADA Members Reach Out to Victims of Hurricane Katrina

Dealership Equipment Sale

2005 DIG/DEAC Campaign Drawing to a Close

Controlling Your Business Expenses: Suggested Strategies

Visa/Mastercard Litigation Class Action Settlement

Ad Review Corner: Limited Rebates in Advertised Payments; An Exception to the Rule

        

October 2005

Ad Review Corner: Advertising Limited Rebates

Article for ATAE Newsletter

Seven Steps To Turn Sow’s Ears Into Silk Purses

CADA Members Thank Columbus Fair Auto Auction

2005 Year-End Tax Reminders

NADA Offers 10 Tips for Spotting a Flood-Damaged Vehicle

OADA Members Took Advantage of OADA/KPA Hazmat Training Special Offer To Gain Compliance

KPA Announces New Engineer In Ohio

Fall Brings Flurry of Activity for NADA Members

Housekeeping - The Start to a Safer Workplace

Titling Seminar Proves to Be Huge Hit

Unemployment Tax Rates

        

September 2004

A Report from the Ergonomics Front

Bob Reichert of the Kenwood Dealer Group Wins 2003 Leadership Award

Internet Privacy Policies: A Common Sense Approach

Off-Site Displays of Motor Vehicles

Tips for Conducting Effective Investigations into Allegations of Workplace Harassment

Toledo Mack Wins Protest Lawsuit Against Mack Trucks

NADA Director’s Column

Making the Tax System Work for You

Self Funding Without the Risk

Workers’ Compensation Benefits- Governor Signs New Rebuttable Presumption Law

Advertisement Review Program: A Progress Report

Announcing the OADA/KPA "60 Day Test Drive"

        

August 2004

OADA Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Plan Begins Annual Renewal Period

Sub-Prime Lending: Special Financing Requires Special Attention

Asbestos - You Can’t See It, But It May Still Be There

How Should a Supervisor Respond to Allegations of Workplace Harassment?

Local Telecom Program Expands into Verizon Territory

Celebrate Freedom

Commonly Asked Questions

Is Employee Retention A Problem For Your Dealership?

The Current Uncertainty Surrounding Arbitration Clauses

        

July 2004

Excellent Lawyer Joins OADA

Worker’s Compensation - Build Your Own Safety Net

DOL Publishes New White-Collar Exemption Regulation

Creating the Family Business Bible

17 Wealth Handling Techniques

Controlling Parts Inventory Through Accounting

Resusci Anne Deliveries Begin for 2004

Do the Math…Should You Invest in Technology-Based CRM?

Recruiting and Retaining Technicians

        

June 2004

Workers' Comp Board Approves 20% Dividend for Private Employers

Board of Commissioners Recommendation Finds CompManagement Engaged In The Unauthorized Practice of Law

An Electrifying Situation

Inventory Tax Rate Reduction Update – "Trigger" Impacts Tax Year ’04 Reduction

Health Savings Accounts

        

May 2004

Compressed Air - How to Clean Your Shirt for only $5,000!

Locking Down on Customer Information

In Remembrance of Robert Bichan…

Regulatory Update: Attorney General Jim Petro & Ohio BMV Take Action Against Michigan Motorcycle/APV Dealers for Violating Ohio Laws

Decision Making Involves Intuition and Facts

Why do Dealers Have Success at the Statehouse and on Capitol Hill?

Maintaining Good Habits in Good Times Ensuring You Are Cash-Ready if Bad Times Come Calling

How much is your Health worth?

Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Announces Managed Care Organization (MCO) Open Enrollment is May 3- 21, 2004

BMV News

Chardon Dealer Honored by Time Magazine and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Multiple Sources of Prospects = Multiple Sources of Income

        

March 2004

Mark Your Calendar! OADA’s Annual Workers’ Compensation Safety and Claims Management Seminars Scheduled for April

Be Aware! Mobile phones are very dangerous when used around flammable or explosive liquid or dust.

What Employers Need to Know about Ohio’s New Concealed Carry Law

The Uniquessness of the President’s Job

Dealers Dial-Up Savings!

NADA Salesperson Training and Certification

Are You in Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?

OADA and CareWorks; Partners in Workers’ Compensation Medical Management

Not Exactly "Driving 101" – Driving Handicap-Altered Vehicles

        

February 2004

2004 DIG & DEAC Campaign Underway

Trust That Provides for Special Children

Daily Bank Reconciliations

Discounted Long Term Care Policy Exclusive for OADA Members

Reminder: New Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan Requirements Become Effective August 17, 2004

First Aid Kits – What You Do and Don't Need

        

January 2004

A Few Things You Can't Control, But Need To Know Because They Could Have A Significant Impact On Your Dealership

Bench Grinder - Bet You Can't Find Your Tool Rest

Seven Steps to an Effective Accident Investigation

Way to Take Money Out of Your Company

Maintaining Financial Controls in Volatile Times

Group Benefits New Year Resolutions

Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Provides Premium Dividend

        

December 2004

Be Wary When Comparing Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Quotes

Hand and Finger Safety

COBRA Notices Must Be Modified

Sales and Use Tax Questions regarding Trade-Ins

November 2004 NADA Director’s Column: Choices

Carefully Scrutinize Invoices and Statements: Beware of Unscrupulous Vendors

Ohio Department of Insurance Reduces Credit Disability (Credit Accident & Health) Insurance Rate.

November Election Recap

2004 Year-end Tax Reminders

HSA, HRA and FSA: What is the difference and should I have one?

Reminder – Now is the Time to Reduce Unemployment Tax Rates

Advertisement Review Program Needs Your Cooperation

        

November 2004

Safety Considerations in and around the Office

Auto Dealers Charitable Foundation Provides Grant to University of Cincinnati on Behalf of Ohio Dealers Association

NADA Director’s Column, October 2004

Wellness and Disease Management Programs Help Lower Costs

Employment Law Compliance Seminars Set For January 2005

Do You Know Where Your Floor Drains Go?

Avoiding the High Cost of TILA Violations

Mark Your Calendars: A Networking Event for Women Dealers

Visa and MasterCard Announce Official Truncation Dates

Disadvantages of Family Business Ownership

Documentary Service Fees – Not a Cost of Financing

Credit Card Truncation: Are You Compliant?

Fax Advertising Rules in Flux

        

October 2004

Mark Moats Named 2005 OADA Time Magazine Quality Dealer

Dealers as DOT "Hazmat Employers"

Big Cash Savings on New, Purchased, Inherited, and Renovated Buildings

NADA Director’s Column: New Beginnings

National Labor Relations Board Overrules Epilepsy Foundation and Limits Weingarten Rights

Direct Mailing Advertisements and the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Safeguarding Your Assets In The Changing World Of Business

Unemployment Tax Rates

Save $ on Heating Costs

End of Year Renewals

Reminder – Save Thousands through OADA’s Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program

        

December 2003

Avoid Discrimination Claims: Knowing What You Can Ask And Documenting What You Do Is Key

Chemical Exposures: Methylene Chloride

Titling Changes on All Terrain Vehicles

Ohio Supreme Court Holds That Employees Receiving Temporary Total Disability Compensation May Not Be Discharged Solely on the Basis of Absenteeism or Inability to Work

Last Chance to Contribute to 2003 Dealers Investment Group (DIG) Campaign

Year-End Tax Planning

Future Health Care Costs

There Has Never Been a Better Time to Join AUTOCAP

The NADA Dealer Academy: There’s No Other School Like It!

        

November 2003

Financial Benchmarks Help the Bottomline, but Compliance Banchmarks Protect It!

Chardon Dealer Named 2004 OADA Time Magazine Quality Dealer

Diane Sauer receives the Governor’s Awards for Women’s Excellence in Enterprise

Workers' Compensation Rates, Going Up (Continued): Controlling Losses More Important Than Ever!

Ways to Reduce Liability for Holiday Gatherings

Heading Off Partnership Wars

ESOPS – A Flexible Succession Planning Tool

Health Carrier Lowers Rates

CareWorks Announces New Medical Payment Specialist

BMV Update

It’s That Time of Year Again – OADA Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Invitations Have Gone Out!

        

October 2003

Workers' Compensation: Is Your Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

A Benefit you will be able to See the Value

Fraud - Personal Purchases: How to Prevent and Detect

Are You a STAR?

The Federal Telemarketing Restrictions

Theft Deterrent Products Protect Cars, Dealers Must Take Steps To Protect Themselves

        

September 2003

Reportable Payroll for Ohio Workers’ Compensation

New Regulations Limit Dealership Contact with Exisitng and Potential Customers

Assessing the Dealership’s Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

In Remembrance of John E. "Jack" Haydocy

Message from the President: Why I give to DIG and DEAC

REASONS TO GET A LEGITIMATE COMPANY VALUATION

Documentary Fee Increase Reminder

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 – Effect on Individuals

Resusci Anne Deliveries Begin For 2003

News from the BMV

Identity Theft

Dealership Personnel Compensation Survey Results Now Available

        

August 2003

Making Sure Service Contracts Remain a Dealership Profit Center, Not a Liability

OSHA Violations & New Car Dealers:

OADA Dues Ranks 2nd Lowest

Inventory Tax Relief – What Does it Mean for your Dealership?

Ohio General Assembly Breaks for Summer Recess

Tax Update

FRAUD – How You Can Address the Growing Problem

Audit your Health Care Bills

How to Price Service Labor

BWC Announces Base Premium Rate Increase For Dealers

Local Phone Service for Dealers as well as Employee Benefit

Ohio Workers’ Compensation Payroll Reporting Requirements

        

July 2003

The Safeguards Rule Takes Effect: Is Your Dealership In Compliance

2003 DIG, DEAC and LDF Campaign in Full Motion

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Is your dealership prepared to pass the test?

FRAUD – How You Can Address the Growing Problem

How to Control Health Care Costs?

From the Ohio Attorney General’s Office: Ohio Auto Repairs and Services Law Recap

Stay Cool, Stay Safe

As Expected, Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Ends Dividends

        

June 2003

What Makes A Waste Hazardous?

In Remembrance of Andrew S. Cordas

The Perils of Being Caught Without A Succession Plan

U.S. EPA Announces 18 Month Extension for SPCC Plans

FRAUD – How You Can Address the Growing Problem

Health Care Costs

New Workers’ Compensation Subrogation Law In Effect

        

May 2003

Global Tension, War in the Middle East, and Your Dealership

Columbus Dealer Recognized for Grassroots Excellence

Findlay Dealer Honored by Time Magazine and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Be Aware! Mobile phones are very dangerous when used around flammable or explosive liquid or dust.

Fusible Links. Fusible "Whats"? And Why Are They So Important?

Tips for Successful Family Businesses

Lessons from S.C. Johnson

Fraud - How You Can Address the Growing Problem

What’s New at the BMV – Dealer Licensing Section

Canton Truck Dealer Nominated for Top Industry Honor

Why Appraise Performance?

Conducting the Test Drive—Right

Workers’ Compensation Dividends – Eliminated or Reduced? Are you prepared to pay full Premiums?

AIADA’s Annual Automotive Congress

        

March 2003

How Do You Protect & Maintain Your Workers' Compensation Group Rating Status?

The Business of Family

Delinquent Form 5500 Filers

Ways To Control Health Care Costs

Noting a Secured Interest on Motor Vehicle Title

Motor Vehicle Advertising: Getting Back to the Basics

        

February 2003

Group Rating Enrollment Extended

FTC Opinion Protects Dealers From Consumer Lawyers' Attacks on Limited Warranties

Forklift Training Revisited

Ohio Supreme Court Strikes Down Workers’ Compensation Drug Testing Law

2003 DIG & DEAC Campaign Underway

125th General Assembly Opens for Business - State Budget to Consume Agenda

Tax Tips On Reemerging Opportunities and Issues

Covering Employee’s on Leave of Absence

American Truck Dealers (ATD) 40th Annual Convention and Exposition

        

January 2003

Dealership Paperwork Compliance: How to Make Something Difficult Easy

Lock Out/Tag Out - Is All This Really Necessary?

While It's Hard to Believe, Luxury Tax Is Finally Gone!

Selling Your Business to a Family Member

Clean Burn Furnaces - Lower Operating Costs

Ohio Treatment of the Federal Bonus Depreciation Allowance

Benefits vs. Salary

ATAE - Developing Performance Standards to Increase Sales

ATAE - Friday Breakfast Heats Up a Slow Day

Workers' Compensation Update

        

December 2002

Selling A Car Is Good, but the Paperwork Is the Key to Keeping It Sold

2003 OADA Trustee Election Wrap-Up

NADA Elects Florida Auto Dealer as 2003 Chairman

Last Chance to Participate in 2002 DIG Campaign

November 5th Election Recap

IRS Calls PORCs Tax Shelters

Educate your Employees to help save on Health Premiums

Performing a Parts Inventory Reconciliation

Make Sure Your Dealership’s Holiday Parties are Merry

Ohio Department of Insurance Once Again Reduces Credit Life Insurance Rate

Not Funny At All!

Be Wary When Comparing Group Rating Quotes

        

November 2002

Maintaining Union-Free Workplace Seminar Highly Successful

Never Happen Here - Right? Wrong! The Importance of Container Labeling

Washington Court Decides Dealership’s Finance Manager Owed Overtime

Congress Acts on Arbitration Bill

13 Suggestions for Good Parenting

OADA/First Communications Program Now Offers Local Service

EPA Rule Affects OADA Members with Aboveground Storage Tanks

Creating an Emergency Response Plan

A Quick Review of Direct Mail Advertisements Can Prevent Unwanted Liability While Still Generating Dealership Traffic

Protecting Your Investment: Electronic Funds Transfer and Cash Controls

Health Insurance Updates

BWC Announces Use of Parallel Reserving Systems to Calculate Annual Premium Rates For Group Rating

        

October 2002

SPCC Rule Changes

If Your Dealership’s F & I Departments Were Put Under A Microscope, Would You Like What You See?

OADA's "What Dealers Need to Know to Protect Their Dealerships in the New Millennium" Proves to be a Huge Success

n-Hexane Exposure Hazards

Disappearing Dividends + Higher Rates = Increasing Workers' Compensation Premiums

Challenging Times Expected at the Statehouse

Ground Zero In Person

2002 Year-end Tax Reminders

Why are Healthcare costs rising and what can the OADIP do for you?

Take Advantage of BMV's Online Motor Vehicle Title Search

          

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