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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?
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