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Dealers Should Be Wary of Aggressive Claims Relating to Employee Retention Tax Credits

Written by admin on July 13, 2021. Posted in 2021, Newsletter, Operations.

By: Andrew G. Thomas Every prudent business entity has been meticulously following and researching the various government programs providing benefits as a result of this pandemic. One such benefit comes in the form of Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTCs) under the CARES Act. This is a refundable...

Vehicle Allocation Continues to Rile Dealers

Written by admin on July 12, 2021. Posted in 2021, Newsbrief, Newsletter.

The lack of sufficient production of new vehicles has continued to plague dealers across the country. Although the relative lack of supply has increased dealership new vehicle margins, that lack of supply is starting to reach a critical level. Many of the dealerships represented by...

Hyundai Dealers Push-Back on IONIQ Participation Agreement

Written by admin on July 12, 2021. Posted in 2021, Newsbrief, Newsletter.

BSM has been contacted by a number of Hyundai dealers across the country who are questioning the appropriateness of the IONIQ EV Participation Agreement. Like electric vehicle agreements proposed by General Motors, Volkswagen and others, the IONIQ EV Participation Agreement raises potential...

Remember to Regularly Review Dealer Jacket Materials

Written by admin on July 12, 2021. Posted in 2021, Compliance, Newsletter, Uncategorized.

By: Micah A. Andrews Dealers across the country are familiar with the many State and Federal laws regulating the documents and forms used in a dealer’s standard “deal jacket.” This includes regulations related to the dealer’s odometer disclosure requirements, the disclosure of their documentation...

Know your FLSA Overtime Exemptions

Written by admin on July 12, 2021. Posted in 2021, Compliance, Newsletter.

By: W. Kirby Bissell As you are undoubtedly aware, automotive dealers have many employees that qualify for exemptions from overtime compensation otherwise required by federal law, specifically the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA. The FLSA requires that most employees be paid 1 and ½ times...

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