Cal/OSHA released a revised draft rule for possible workplace violence prevention requirements. There's a new proposed scope, a clarified small-employer exemption, and 12 required plan elements. A final vote is expected this summer with a January 1, 2027, implementation deadline…
Key Takeaways FTC expectations around GLBA and Safeguards Rule compliance remain active, even as advertising enforcement increases. The FTC’s 2025 dealer FAQs clarified that dealerships should already have written, operational data security controls in place. Common compliance gaps include missing…
Key Takeaways Executive Order 14168 applies to federal agencies only and does not override Title VII protections for gender identity and sexual orientation. Employers should continue anti-harassment training and policies that address gender identity and sexual orientation in accordance with…
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) renewed its National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Heat Illness Prevention. It’s effective immediately as of April 10, 2026; there’s no grace period! OSHA regional and area offices are already authorized to conduct…
From a popular Reddit thread to the substantiated Mercatus Center’s “Snapshots of State Regulations” report, California is the most regulated state in the U.S., with 420,000 regulations and counting. (New York comes in second at 300,000, and Idaho is the…
What does “Tax-Free Overtime” really mean? The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) created a tax credit with a limit of up to $12,500 for an individual and $25,000 for a married couple filing jointly for “qualified overtime pay.” Who…
Forklifts can be dangerous. Loads can fall. Vehicles can tip over. Pedestrians can get hit. Learn how to keep your workforce safe and avoid an OSHA violation.
Every day, materials leave your dealership. Used absorbents. Sludge from floor drains. Sanding dust. Paint booth filters. Spent solvents. Aerosol cans. They go into a drum, a tote, or a dumpster — and operations move on. But here’s the uncomfortable…
AI-powered lead response audits, F&I Certification, location performance dashboards, and advertising archives deliver the trackable truth amid increased FTC focus on dealer practices Westminster, CO, March 24, 2026 - KPA, the leading provider of automotive compliance and risk management software,…
Download the FTC Warning Letters Checklist The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently sent warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups across the United States, demanding that advertised vehicle prices reflect the total price consumers are actually required to pay. The letters highlight several pricing practices the FTC considers…
