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OSHA Updates Indoor/Outdoor Heat Illness Prevention National Emphasis Program: What You Need to Know

Automotive / Dealers
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 these targeted NEP inspections. The program runs for the next 5 years, expiring April 10,…
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California Dealers: Wondering if the “Battery-Embedded Product” Recycling Fee Applies to You?

Automotive / Dealers
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 least litigious with only 31,000 regulations on the books.) Reasons for California’s top regulatory ranking…
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Tax-Free Overtime: Are you Recording it Properly?

Automotive / Dealers
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 is eligible for the OBBBA Tax-Credit? Only those employees who are both covered under the…
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What’s in Your Dumpster? The Hidden Compliance Risk at Your Dealership

Automotive / Dealers / Waste Management
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 question: Do you know, with documentation to prove it, whether any of that waste is…
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FTC Warnings to 97 Dealer Groups Send a Clear Message on Pricing Transparency  

Dealers / F&I Compliance
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2026 Hazard Communication FAQs

Dealers
What can you do to keep your shop safe when it comes to auto lift safety? Our consulting team has some suggestions.
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Auto Lift Safety: Here's What to Do to Keep Your Shop Safe

Dealers
What can you do to keep your shop safe when it comes to auto lift safety? Our consulting team has some suggestions.
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Why Dealers Must Prioritize Cybersecurity: It's Not If, But When

Automotive
Cyber threats target dealers. Learn the real cost of breaches, FTC requirements, and why incident response planning is essential for dealerships.
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Auto Dealer Injury Direct and Indirect Costs - They Add Up Fast!

Dealers
The direct and indirect costs of a workplace injury can have a huge impact on auto dealers’ bottom line. Let's look at how quickly those costs add up.
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