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JANUARY 28, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
 DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION
– Automotive News at a Glance
REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES
– New I-9 Form Released Required as of February 2
– Auto Industry Division Salesperson License Application Form Alert
– FORM 8300 Cash Reporting - Consumer Notice Reminder by Jan. 31
UPCOMING SEMINARS
– Upcoming Seminars
– Employment Law Seminar: FMLA and ADA Acts- New Federal Regulations!!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Upcoming Events
– Denver International Auto Show
– CADA Annual Member Golf Event
DEALER MILESTONES,
HIGHLIGHTS & TRANSITIONS
–Share Your Accomplishments
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AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AT A GLANCE
Listed here are several articles pertaining to the
auto industry in general that appeared recently in newspapers and other media outlets across the nation.
- Car Dealerships Offer 2-For-1 Incentives
7 News, January 26
Colorado Car Dealers Get Creative To Bring In Consumers
- Senate panel backs road-funds bill
Denver Post, January 28
The 4-3 vote supports a hike in auto fees, more tolls and a test of mileage-based charges.
- Obama calls fuel-efficient cars a must
Denver Post, January 27
President Barack Obama opened an ambitious, double-barreled assault on global warming and U.S. energy woes Monday, moving quickly toward rules requiring cleaner-running cars that guzzle less gas — a must, he said, for "our security, our economy and our planet."
- Emissions Fight Squeezes Obama
The Wall Street Journal, January 24
The state of California and the automobile industry are pressing the Obama administration to decide whether states may impose their own limits on autos' greenhouse-gas emissions, an issue that pits President Barack Obama's allies in the labor and environmental movements against one another.
- States could set tougher limits for cars
Detroit Free Press, January 26
President Barack Obama is expected to revive today the bid by California and more than a dozen other states that want to require tougher fuel economy and emissions standards for automobiles by telling the Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider a Bush administration denial of the states' request.
- Obama orders EPA review of California emissions request
The Detroit News, January 26
President Barack Obama ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to review whether to grant California and 13 other states the right to impose a 30 percent reduction in tailpipe emissions.
- Obama pushing stronger fuel-efficiency standard
USA Today, January 26
President Obama reversed more Bush administration policies Monday, endorsing state efforts to restrict tailpipe emissions and ordering higher fuel-efficiency standards.
- Lower gas prices send buyers after big cars again
USA Today, January 26
Gyrating gas prices are playing havoc on auto industry planners, who've been adding small cars to their lineups, even as customers are showing more interest again in bigger vehicles.
- GM Says Tight Credit Is ‘Biggest Issue’ for Dealers
Bloomberg.com, January 26
General Motors Corp., the world’s second-largest automaker, said a tight credit market is the most difficult hurdle for its network of about 6,375 U.S. auto showrooms.
- ZAP to Introduce Electric Van and Truck at Nation's Largest Auto Dealer Expo January 24
CNN Money, January 23
To help automotive fleets reduce emissions and operating expenses, electric car pioneer ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) will debut a five-passenger, 4-wheel, 100 percent, plug-in electric van at the National Automobile Dealers Association annual conference and exposition, booth number 4763, January 24-27, 2009 in New Orleans.
- CO SEN: No Suthers Comfort
NationalJournal.com, January 26
CO AG John Suthers (R), long-rumored to be a potential SEN candidate, announced he will run for re-election today instead.
- State lawmakers to slow drivers: pull over
9 News, January 26
Colorado drivers who bog down traffic on two-lane highways going under the limit  are one step closer to facing a fine for doing so.
- What Is an American Car?
The Wall Street Journal, January 26
These Days Its Hard to Tell, and That Could Snag the Push to Save Detroit Auto Makers
- Faded Green: A Car Maker's Woes
The Wall Street Journal, January 26
Start-Up Lured Venture Capital for Electric Vehicles, but Crisis Took Toll
- Ten Hard Questions Facing the 'Car Czar'
The Wall Street Journal, January 22
Here are 10 fundamental questions facing the car czar and the industry...
- Gasoline Prices Seen Rising
The Wall Street Journal, January 26
Gasoline prices at pumps across the U.S. have risen 15% since the beginning of the year, a delayed reaction to refiners cutting back production late in 2008.
- Yes, You Can Live With Less Plastic
The Wall Street Journal, January 24
If cash is now king, could Americans who give up credit cards live like royalty?
- Chrysler-Fiat deal could bring 7 new cars to North America
Detroit Free Press, January 26
The deal between Chrysler LLC and Fiat S.p.A could result in seven new vehicles for the North American market, the Free Press confirmed today.
- Report: Toyota’s domestic production likely to drop 25%
Detroit Free Press, January 26
Toyota’s domestic production in 2009 will likely drop by 25 percent, hit by sinking demand amid a deepening global downturn, a report said Monday.
- Auto dealers' economist sees lower 2009 sales
The Detroit News, January 26
U.S. sales of cars and light trucks will rebound in 2009 from dismal levels in last year's fourth quarter, but they still won't match 2008's full-year sales, the chief economist for the National Automobile Dealers Association predicted Sunday.
- GM, Chrysler press dealers to order cars
The Detroit News, January 26
General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC on Sunday urged dealers to keep ordering new cars and trucks in coming months despite an industrywide sales slump that has kept vehicles piling up on dealer lots.
- Auto show crowds down again
The Detroit News, January 26
Impact of weather, the economy felt as attendance dips for the sixth year in a row.
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NEW I-9 FORM RELEASED: REQUIRED AS OF FEBRUARY 2
Last week, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the newest edition of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The new form is required for all new hires beginning February 2, 2009. [Please note, the new form may only be used beginning February 2. Prior to that date, employers should use the I-9 form with a 06/05/2007 revision date.]
No previous editions of the form will be accepted after February 2.
The new I-9 form is available on the USCIS website. The USCIS has also announced a new edition of its popular Handbook for Employers. Once issued, the new Handbook for Employers will also be available on the USCIS website.
Employers will notice some major changes to the employment eligibility verification process. Most significantly, after February 2 all documentation offered for I-9 purposes must be unexpired at the time it is presented. This marks a complete change from existing I-9 procedures.
For more information, contact MSEC's Immigration Services Unit at (303) 223-5430 (simply identify yourself as a CADA member for membership services). Also, MSEC will ofer I-9 Compliance classes on January 28 in Colorado Springs and February 3 in Denver. To register, call (303) 839-5177 or visit www.msec.org.
See also, the January 7, 2009 issue of Open Road, for the initial notice of this upcoming change.
The revised form can be found at the following:
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9_IFR_02-02-09.pdf
More information on I-9 requirements in general can be found at the USCIS Employment Eligibility Verification information page at: http://www.uscis.gov/i-9.
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AUTO INDUSTRY DIVISION SALESPERSON LICENSE APPLICATION FORM ALERT:
1/23/09 - Effective immediately
AID will no longer accept any DR 2115 forms (Salesperson License Application) that are dated 2006 or earlier.
In 2007, two form versions were created and dated as follows:
5/15/07 - This version will continue to be accepted by AID.
8/3/07 - This is the latest version on file and will be accepted by AID
Please ensure that you are utilizing the latest version of this form; CLICK HERE for the latest version (8/3/07, form fill-in PDF)
All AID forms can be found on the Auto Industry Division home page at: www.colorado.gov/revenue/AID
(under “Forms and Publications”)
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FORM 8300 CASH REPORTING - CONSUMER NOTICE REMINDER BY JAN. 31
Generally, any person in a trade or business who receives more than $10,000 in cash in a single transaction or related transactions must complete a Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Received in a Trade or Business.
Additionally, businesses must notify customers that it has filed a Form 8300 regarding their cash transaction(s) -- in writing, by Jan.31 of the subsequent calendar year.
CLICK HERE for an updated Q&A document from the IRS, “Cash Reporting and Your Dealership: Questions and Answers on form 8300” (Updated Jan. 2009).
CLICK HERE for more details from our January 16, 2008 Open Road!
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DISCLAIMER: CADA is not authorized to dispense legal advice.
The information contained in this weekly email is intended to provide important updates and reminders regarding statutes, litigation, and regulations. CADA always advises that dealers should consult legal counsel on the specifics of any laws or regulations to ensure proper compliance.
EMPLOYMENT LAW SEMINAR: FMLA AND ADA ACTS - NEW FEDERAL REGULATIONS!!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Presented by Todd Fredrickson, top Denver employment attorney
In January of 2009, the federal government saddled employers with new laws, regulations and obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Workplace law experts expect these new laws will generate an increase in lawsuits against employers—especially in the current economic downturn as downsizing is occurring.
- The U.S. Dept. of Labor announced new FMLA regulations in November, 2008, the first significant changes to the regulations since 1995. Changes effective January 16, 2009 – key changes include:
- Implements two new forms of military family leave created earlier this year
- Expands employer's notice requirements to include a general notice about the FMLA; an eligibility notice; a rights and responsibilities notice; and a designation notice.
- Defines serious health condition
- Changes to medical certification process, fitness for duty evaluations, substitution of paid leave
- The ADA Amendments Act require almost all human resource professionals, managers, and business owners to adopt new policies and procedures in dealing with accommodation requests, as well as greatly impact employment litigation claims.
- Overview of what has changed and how to comply; what is “disabled”?
- What this means to employers and who will be affected
- The risks and penalties of non-compliance; effective date, Jan. 1, 2009.
Todd Fredrickson, Attorney, Fisher & Phillips, LLP, http://www.laborlawyers.com/
Todd Fredrickson is the managing partner of the Fisher & Phillips' Denver office. Specifically, he has defended employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Todd has represented clients in both federal and state courts, the United States Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Colorado Civil Rights Division, and the Colorado Department of Labor. Todd regularly counsels clients on a spectrum of personnel management issues, with the goal of avoiding litigation altogether. To that end, he advises employers on developing and enforcing proper application and interview policies, employee handbooks, and employment and compensation agreements. Todd counsels employers on compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws. Much of his practice focuses on training.
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Employment Law Seminar:
FMLA and ADA – NEW FEDERAL REGULATIONS!!
CO Springs
By Todd Fredrickson, top Denver employment attorney
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009,
Noon to 2:30pm
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Antlers Hilton Hotel,
4 South Cascade Ave.,
Colorado Springs, 80903, 719.955.5600
Colorado Springs dealers should register with CSADA, Ann Winslow, 719.473.1465 or abwinslow@comcast.net
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Annual CADA Legislative Reception
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
5:00 to 7:30 pm
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William D. Barrow Building
(CADA/MDADA Headquarters)
290 East Speer Blvd, Denver
More information coming soon! |
Denver International Auto Show
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
thru
Sunday, April 5, 2009 |
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street Denver 80202 |
CADA Annual Member Golf Event
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Monday, August 24, 2009
12:00 Noon Shotgun Start
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Glenmoor Country Club
110 Glenmoor Drive
Cherry Hills Village, 80113
303.781.3000
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