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Client Stewardship Study: On the Details, We Can Do Better How Your Peers Graded Their Stewardship Programs For Your Insureds, Disparate Systems Are a Recipe for More Risks 6 Ways To Help Your Insureds Lower Their Workers’ Comp Premium 5 Facts About OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Outreach Training How Is COVID-19 Changing the P&C Insurance Industry? Brokers, What’s Your Stewardship Score? Renewal in the Time of COVID To Improve Safety and Reduce Losses, Your Insureds Need a Point Guard 2 Cities Change HR-Related Regulations Selling Insurance Isn’t Easy—So Why Not Sell Something More Valuable? Use This List of COVID-19 Resources for Businesses How Brokers Can Help Their Clients Overcome HR and Employment Law Challenges Do You Provide the P&C Risk Management Tools Insureds Are Actually Looking For? Why Answers About Cannabis and Workers’ Comp Remain Elusive Who Does Your Insurance Technology Provider Really Serve? How Risk Management Firm Uses KPA’s Platform to Forge Lasting Relationships with Insurance Clients Want More Insurance Clients? Think Like a Dentist. The Insurance Market Is Changing Faster Than Ever—Are You Keeping Up? EHS Lessons from a 32-Time Jeopardy! Winner (Really) Insurance Clients Buy Results, Not Hype. Your Brokerage Should Too. Broker Quiz: 9 OSHA Reporting Questions You Need to Be Able to Answer for Your Insured Finding Your Biggest Risk Areas: Demographic Data Can Give You a Clue How Can Insurance Firms Differentiate Themselves in a Crowded Market? 3 Words: Value. Added. Services. A New Risk Report Highlights Some Serious Small Business Insurance Gaps Is Your Brokerage Meeting Clients’ Sexual Harassment Prevention and Risk Management Requirements? These Are the Most Dangerous Jobs in 2019 (Infographic) Four Keys to a Strong Injury and Illness Prevention Program Employment Regulations You Need to Know in 3 States And New York City KPA HR Newsletter — December 12, 2019 KPA HR Newsletter — November 5, 2019 KPA California HR Newsletter — October 15, 2019 KPA HR Newsletter — October 8, 2019 KPA California HR Newsletter — September 10, 2019 KPA HR Newsletter — September 5, 2019 KPA HR Newsletter — August 6, 2019 KPA HR Newsletter — July 2, 2019 California June 2019 HR Regulatory Updates KPA HR Newsletter — June 6, 2019 KPA HR Newsletter — May 9, 2019 KPA HR Newsletter — April 1, 2019 California April 2019 HR Regulatory Updates California March 2019 HR Regulatory Updates KPA HR Newsletter — March 13, 2019 KPA California HR Newsletter — February 14, 2019 KPA HR Newsletter — February 7, 2019 DMV Alerts — Updates Sales Tax Exemption Myths Revisited Revisiting Best Practices to Avoid Prior Undisclosed Accident Damage Claims Disclosing Negative and Retained Equity on 553 What’s Hot on the Hotline?—Non-Franchise Dealers Attempting to Purchase New Vehicles New Laws and Regulations 2021 What’s Hot on the Hotline? 10-Day Right to Cancel Safeguarding Vehicle Inventory DMV Alert Updates What’s Hot on the Hotline? Taking Vehicles In On Trade New v. Used—The Age-Old Conundrum Revisited Update on FTC Action Against Arizona and New Mexico Auto Group Demonstrator FAQs What’s Hot on the Hotline? Advertising Tips What’s Hot on the Hotline? – Supplemental Price Stickers California Orders Closures, Again Driver’s License Extensions Revisiting the 7,500 Mile Rule Another FTC Crackdown on Automotive Ads What’s Hot on the Hotline? Sales Tax Misconceptions Common Issues with DMS Programming The FTC Is at It Again – $1.5 Million Settlement With Auto Dealer COVID-19 Legal Updates for Vehicle Sales in California What’s Hot on the Hotline? Autobrokers and Salesperson Licenses DMV Alert – DMV Proposes Changes to the 18-Month Rule What’s Hot on the Hotline? Use of Dealer Plates for Test Drives Bay Area Counties Announce New Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Rules to Allow for Online Vehicle Sales Shelter In Place—The New Normal, For Now We’re Washing Our Hands…Now What? An Opinion. What’s Hot on the Hotline? A Rewind to Recalls ALERT-Department of Defense Amends MLA Interpretation Affecting GAP The Fee That Keeps on Rolling What’s Hot on the Hotline? Credit Card Fraud Alert Registration: Include Smog Certifications BAR Sets the Table for 2020: Fines and Citations New Year, New You (Part 2) 2020 – New Year, New You (Or Dealership) DMV Alerts What To Do About Due Bills The ADA and Website Accessibility DMV Alert: Fee Increases Battery Fee Law Gets Attention, Enforcement from DTSC Putting Your Money Where your Trash Is: California Repair Facilities Pay Up for Hazardous Waste Disposal Violations How to Avoid Wrongful Termination If Your Employee Is On FMLA Leave How To Handle a A Workers’ Compensation Claim and FMLA Cannabis in the Workplace: 7 Facts Employers Should Know 2020 Minimum Wage Changes in 26 States and 42 Local Areas New Year, New Regulations: What to Expect for HR on January 1, 2020 Can Training Courses Be Part of Corrective Action? How to Increase Interest in Your Training Programs March 2020: California Releases Coronavirus Guidance And More California Updates Four HR Related Regulations OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard: What it is and How to Protect Your Company Is Your Hazard Communication OSHA-Ready? Find Out If Your Program Stacks Up EPA Compliance: Boost Your Water, Air, and Chemical Confidence Do You Know the Difference Between OSHA Regulations and Consensus Standards? OSHA’s Top 5 Most Frequently Cited Violations for Dealers and Repair Shops Don’t Terminate an Employee for Participating in an OSHA Inspection (Unless You Can Spare $1 Million) KPA President Discusses OSHA’s COVID-19 National Emphasis Program OSHA’s Standards for Electrical Systems: What You Need to Know Form 8300 Cheat Sheet: When Should I Report Suspicious Activity? Why Mobile Technology is Crucial to Building a Safety Culture How Often Should You Inspect & Replace Your PPE to Keep Your Workers Safe? KPA and Pennsylvania Automotive Association Renew Safety and Compliance Partnership Is That Customer on the “Naughty” List? Check With OFAC To Find Out Top OSHA Citations for Collision Centers OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Gets a COVID-19 Update KPA and Automotive Lift Institute Renew Compliance Training Initiative for Service Bay Safety Latest COVID Relief Package: What Businesses Need to Know OSHA Publishes COVID-19 National Emphasis Program What’s Your TRIR? How to Lower Your Score and Improve Your Business Dealers Take Note: The CFPB’s Ramping Up for Stronger Enforcement 5 Tips for Preventing Falls OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations of 2020 California’s COVID-19 Standard Offer Clues for a National One Are You Following Environmental Documentation Best Practices? DART Rates: How To Calculate Yours, and Keep OSHA Inspectors Away Four Simple Ways to Tighten Up Your Emergency Response Plan COVID-19 Vaccines and Your Workforce: What You Need to Know Safety Meetings: Everything You Need to Know to Run them Well Five Identity Theft Red Flags Dealers Should Watch Out For COVID-19 Training and Your Workforce: New Research Unlocks Important Insights OSHA Increases Fines For 2021: Stat of the Week A Near Miss Today Could Be an Accident Tomorrow Safe Driving: 3 Tips for Avoiding Accidents (and OSHA Citations) Biden’s Proposed OSHA COVID-19 Standard – What You Need to Know The Not So Surprising Link Between Employee Complaints and OSHA Citations When Should I Report an Injury to OSHA? (Flowchart) When Should You Provide an Adverse Action Notice? (Infographic) Are Your Risk Management Tools Truly Keeping Your Dealership Safe? OSHA Reporting Deadlines Are Coming Up – Are You Ready? Safety and Fatigue: A Tired Workforce Is an At-Risk Workforce OSHA Reporting and OSHA Reportable Incidents Preventing COVID-Related Workplace Violence: Tips from the CDC Offer Credit? Know Your Equal Opportunity Credit Act (ECOA) Responsibilities What to Do in the First 30 Minutes of a Worker Injury From Executives to Frontline Employees, Everyone Should Be a Safety Leader KPA’s Top Blog Posts of 2020 What Does It Take to Create a Safety Culture That Sticks? Tips for Overcoming COVID Fatigue Does Your State Require a Safety Program? Check this Map OSHA Inspections: Protect Your Business from a Visit Quiz: Are You at Risk of an OSHA COVID Violation? Looking at Indirect Safety Costs: Don’t Sink Like the Titanic Reviewing California’s COVID-19 Regulations Risk Assessment: How to Identify and Evaluate Workplace Safety Hazards How to Make Safety a Habit Calculate Your Safety ROI: It’s Easier than You Think Thanksgiving 2020: What We’re Thankful for This Year Interactive US Maps: COVID Workplace Safety Requirements by State Why is Compliance Training So Important How to Make Sure Your Safety Program Is More than Checked Boxes The Hierarchy of Controls: What It Is and How to Use It OSHA Guidance: Optimize Ventilation to Reduce COVID-19 How to Create a Successful Compliance Training Program Can Employers Require Flu Shots? Government Agencies Weigh In States that Offer Workers Comp Reductions for Safety Programs COVID-19 Response in the US: How Does Your State Rank? The Credit Practices Rule at a Glance Space Heaters in the Workplace: How to Use Them Safely 4 Steps to Create a Stronger Safety Culture at Your Dealership COVID-19 in the Workplace: 10 Safety, Health, and Compliance Strategies Tips for Communicating Clearly When Wearing a COVID-19 Mask COVID-19 in the Workplace Can Erode Customer and Employee Trust FCRA Compliance Best Practices: Quick Do’s and Don’ts How to Convince Leadership to Budget for EHS Software, in 5 Steps COVID-19 Risks Employers Need to Be Aware of: From OSHA to Lawsuits OSHA’s Local Emphasis Programs and Programmed Inspections: What You Need to Know Dealers, What’s Your EHS Program Score? Safety Committee Best Practices Face Coverings and the Americans with Disabilities Act 4 Ways To Improve Your Accident Investigation Process TILA Quick Facts: What You Need To Know About Truth In Lending FTC’s Used Car Rule: Are You Up to Speed? Facility Audit Best Practices Stand Up for Fall Protection During OSHA’s National Stand-Down This Week Compliance Best Practices For Written Warranties Is Your Dealership Prepared for a Fire, Hurricane, or Other Natural Disaster? Regulatory Audit Best Practices Ask the Expert: Employee Refuses to Wear Face Mask Paint Stripping and Surface Coating Regulations: the NESHAP 6H Rule Disposal Rule: Are You Taking Reasonable Measures? GLBA Compliance: 3 Ways Software Helps You Stay in Line 4 Keys to a Solid Safety Audit and Inspection Program Five Areas OSHA & EPA are Keeping Tabs on for Ohio Dealerships Pop Quiz: Forklifts Wildfire Smoke & Respiratory Protection: What You Need to Know FYI: The Cleaning Chemicals You’re Using Can Pose Spill Risks How To Develop a Face Covering Policy FTC Pays Attention to Dealership Advertising—Do You? 4 Keys to ADA Compliance Dealers, Watch Out—COVID-19 Scams Are on the Rise – KPA Here Come the COVID-19 Lawsuits Ask The Expert: Employees Who Refuse to Return to Work Stat of the Week: Political Discussions at Work COVID-19 Health and Safety Consulting: What to Expect When Auto Sales Go Online, It’s All About F&I Pop Quiz: OSHA Top 10 The Pros and Cons of Running In-House Safety Audits Remember: COVID-19 Isn’t the Only Health and Safety Risk Out There OSHA Safe + Sound Week 2020: Ways You Can Participate Virginia’s COVID-19 Safety Rules Are Now in Effect An Inside Look at KPA Safety Audits Should we inform customers if an employee tests positive for COVID-19? Safety Audits and Inspections: A KPA Consultant’s View New Virginia COVID-19 Safety Rules – Are They a Model for Other States? One Interview Question Can Make or Break Your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program How Does the COVID-19 Crisis Compare to the 2008 Recession for Auto Dealers? Customer Satisfaction – Why it Matters and How KPA Measures Up The Latest COVID-19 Disruption: Surging Demand for Used Cars Safety Audits vs. Safety Inspections: What’s the Difference? The 6 OSHA Standards that Apply to COVID-19 As America Embraces RVs This Summer, Don’t Put Your Dealership at Risk If You Want to Improve Safety and Performance, Your Spreadsheets Have Got to Go Buckle Up: COVID-19 Is Going to Be a Long Ride Pop Quiz: Respiratory Protection The Latest Regulatory Changes HR Professionals Need to Know 94% of Hazard Communication Programs Fall Short—How About Yours? How to Help Employees Cope with COVID-19 Anxiety Safety Audits: The What, Who, How, and Why 4 Things Companies With High-Performing EHS Programs Do Dealers Are Becoming More Efficient in the COVID-19 Era These Are the Most Dangerous Jobs in 2020 The ROI of EHS Software What Is the FTC’s Cooling-Off Rule and How Does It Apply to Remote Sales at Your Dealership? 8 Ways to Avoid Heat Illness—While Preventing COVID-19 Infections Workplace Retaliation in the COVID-19 Era The Value of Executive Buy-In in Promoting Workplace Safety Recalling Furloughed & Laid-Off Employees: Legal Considerations How a Safety Consultant Can Improve Your EHS Program and Help Manage Your Risk Are Your New Cleaning Chemicals in Your SDS Library? Industrial COVID-19 Outbreaks: Aftermath for Food Processor Putting the “Eh” in EHS: Are You a Poor Performer? Onboarding: Does Your Program Cover the 5 C’s? What It Takes to Create a Successful EHS Program at Your Workplace 7 Social Distancing Tips for Employers and Employees Let’s Talk About Unproductive Compensation What to Do If You Suspect an Employee Has COVID-19 4 Ways EHS Software Will Help Your Company in a Post-COVID World The Costs of Poor Onboarding: What You Lose When People Jump Ship Your COVID-19 Response Team: Who, What, Why, and How OSHA Understands the Power of Shame – Do You? One Way to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission: Open a Window How California Auto Dealers Can Get Back to Work: Cal/OSHA & CDPH Guidelines Is Your EHS Software Mobile-Friendly? 5 Questions to Ask Pop Quiz: Chemical Spills and Leaks COVID-19 Webinar Series: Return to Work Safely COVID-19 Has Changed Some Rules Around Expired Driver’s Licenses, Form I-9, and E-Verify Quiz: Should You Clean or Disinfect That? What is the OSHA General Duty Clause? The Hierarchy of Controls Is the Best Defense We Have Against COVID-19 Yes, You’re Allowed to Take Employees’ Temperatures, But You May Have to Pay Them for It Auto Dealers: Essential Businesses or Not? Are Employee Coronavirus Cases OSHA Recordable Illnesses? Here’s What the Agency Has to Say Working from Home? Take a Stretch Break, Then Read These Ergonomics Tips How To Disinfect and Use Cleaning Chemicals Safely 2020 Research: What Sets High-Performing EHS Programs Apart More FAQs About the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) 7 Benefits of a Successful Housekeeping Program Poor Housekeeping: Can You Spot the Issues? Remote Work Policy Dos and Don’ts Keep Your Truck Drivers Safe Under the FMCSA’s COVID-19 Hours-of-Service Rules COVID-19 Emergency Loans for Small Businesses: What You Need to Know 2020 Research: Where Poor EHS Performers Fall Short How to Prevent Coronavirus Infection in the Workplace: Best Practices The Link Between Safety and Good Housekeeping How the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Impacts Employers Motivating Employees to Clean Up: Dos and Don’ts Coronavirus Clean-up Pop Quiz Calculating the Cost of Workplace Injuries, OSHA-Style The ROI of EHS: Key Takeaways from the 2019 State of the Industry Survey How Employers Can Manage Coronavirus Anxiety and Safety OSHA Wiring and Electrical Safety: What You Need to Know Use the 5S System to Keep Your Facility Clean, Safe, and Efficient Dealerships Win Big in Military Lending Act Victory Exploring Vera Suite: KPA’s Powerful New EHS & Workforce Compliance Platform Spring Cleaning: How Housekeeping Can Keep Your Workers Safe and Save You Money Preparing Your Company for Coronavirus Might Mean Embracing Remote Work Pop Quiz: Is That a Performance Issue or a Conduct Issue? How to Steal a Car in 2020 Best Practices for Aerosol Can Disposal Under the EPA’s Universal Wastes Rule How to Reinforce Training Through Repetition It’s 2020! Time For Exciting Changes at KPA Your Guide to PPE and OSHA’s Eye and Face Protection Requirements CFPB Clarifies Abuse of Rules and Eases Penalties OSHA Machine Guarding: Requirements and Compliance Checklist To Deliver Effective Training, Test Learners’ Prior Knowledge Effective Workforce Training Is Designed with Employees in Mind Here’s How Much That Wrongful Termination Claim Will Cost You OSHA and Ladder Safety: What You Need to Know The IRS, the DOJ, and Floorplan Lenders Are Paying Attention to Form 8300—Are You? The Secret to Employee Engagement Is Pride OSHA Respiratory Protection: How to Ensure Safety and Compliance Lockout Tagout Procedure: Everything You Need To Know To Stay In Line With OSHA & LOTO Employee Training: 4 Ways to Increase Learning Retention Stat of the Week: A Whopping 33,401 Inspections OSHA Scaffolding: How to Stay In Line With OSHA’s Standard TCPA Compliance: What Auto Dealers Need to Know How to Make the Business Case for an Investment in Workplace Safety Pop Quiz: Hand & Power Tool Safety ISO 45001: What You Need to Know Think Twice Before You Promote Your Star Employee to Manager Buffalo Wild Wings Is Now 0–2 in Preventing Fatal Chemical Exposures The Band-Aid Approach to Harassment Prevention Didn’t Work for McDonald’s Pop Quiz: Emergency Response To Engage Gen Z Employees, You Can’t Be Basic The Results Are In: How Your Peers Rated Their Sales F&I Programs Humor as a Learning Tool: The Science Behind it is No Joke Practice Smart Space Heater Use and Other Cold Weather Safety Procedures Don’t Be the Next PG&E—Pay Off Your “Technical Debt” Today New CFPB Task Force May Give Auto Finance Professionals a Much-Needed Outlet 9 Employee Handbook Topics You Need To Cover Vacation Payout? Check the Handbook Meet the “Scary 13” F&I Gotchas: How Leadership Buy-in Can Improve Employee Training Despite High Turnover Most People Don’t Need Harassment Prevention Training, So What’s the Point? Everyone at Your Organization Can and Should Be a Safety Leader Pop Quiz: Shop Safety Take It From Goldman Sachs: Employee Engagement Means Money Job Safety Analysis: OSHA Making You Go “OMG?” TBH, You May Want to Consider a JSA Watch Out, Looters and Polluters: The EPA Is Ramping Up Enforcement Not Just Football: Why Do Leaders Turn a Blind Eye Toward Employee Misconduct? F&I Gotchas: The GLBA and Customer Information Security How Focusing on Women Can Help You Improve D&I and Safety at the Same Time The Fundamentals of OSHA Recordkeeping Is A Performance Improvement Plan What You Need? Meet Dr. Love, the Air Force’s Secret Weapon in Risk Management Training Automotive News Learns How LaFontaine Auto Group Stays Ahead of Increasing Regulatory Scrutiny How to Manage Employees Who Have Bad Attitudes Study Links Workplace Injuries to Greater Risk of Suicides, Fatal Drug Overdoses How to Record and Report Workplace Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA, in 3 Steps Auto Dealers: Here’s What You Need to Know to Comply with California’s New CCPA Privacy Laws Don’t Take Organizational Culture Fit for Granted—But Don’t Overthink It, Either Surviving an OSHA Visit: Dos and Don’ts During the Walkaround F&I Gotchas: Inventory Liabilities Wondering Why Employees Quit? Take a Look at Your Company’s Leadership Pop Quiz: Hand Injury Prevention OSHA Recordkeeping: Do You Really Need to Do It? Workers’ Compensation Claim or Wrongful Termination Suit—Take Your Pick Want to Make Better Hiring Decisions? Think Like an NFL GM Harassment: 5 Tips for Reporting and Investigation F&I Gotchas: The Deal Jacket The First Step to Surviving an OSHA Inspection: Know Your Local Emphasis Programs Harassment Training: How to Design for 4 Key Employee Types Why Doesn’t OSHA Regulate the NFL? Regulations Across Your Dealership: The Body Shop Navigating Marijuana and Your Workplace Policies The Exception to Post-accident Drug Testing CFPB Panel on the “Abusive” in UDAAP Sparks Vigorous Arguments and Analysis Stat of the Week: Star Performers vs. Average Performers Hearing Loss: a $242 Million Problem for Employers (Don’t) Get in the Zone—the $11 Million Settlement Zone Any Way You Calculate It, Employee Turnover Isn’t Worth the Cost Are You Running Away from Incidents or Running Towards Safety? The “Indirect” Costs of an Accident Are Higher than the Immediate Expenses We’re Experiencing “Boring Jobs Crisis.” Here’s How You Can Help End It. Building a Change-Proof Safety Culture The 5 Habits of Highly Effective Safety Cultures Tools You Can Use: F&I Program Grader The Gig Economy: Don’t Let Safety Threats and Liabilities Get in the Way of Your Workforce Needs The FCRA Way: 4 Steps to a Compliant Background Check In Effective F&I Departments, Humans, and Automation Work Together What’s the Impact of #MeToo on Workforce Harassment? 8 Ways to Keep Your Workforce Cool and Prevent Heat Illness Dollar Tree’s Recent Fines Are Definitely Not a Good Deal Stat of the Week: A Nation of Quitters Regulations Across Your Dealership: The Sales Team Creating Safety Cultures: How These Companies Did It Regulations Across Your Dealership: Consumer-Facing Employees KPA Wins The Online Training Library Award (for Second Year in a Row) Regulations Across Your Dealership: The Service Department Applicants with Tattoos: Just Because You Can Reject Them Doesn’t Mean You Should Respiratory Protection & Medical Evaluations Regulations Across Your Dealership: The F&I Department New York Follows Up Historic Harassment Laws With Even Tighter Harassment and Discrimination Regulations Is the Workplace Really Getting Safer? Dress Codes: Finding the Right Fit Now Is the Time to Build Your Recession Survival Kit. Start with Automation. To Earn Buy-in from CEOs, HR People Need to Talk Numbers A Bird’s Eye View of Regulations Across Your Dealership Calculating Your Safety ROI Workforce Drug Positivity Rates Hit 14-Year High (If You Count Cannabis) Sometimes the Most “Boring” Hiring Practices Are the Most Effective Webinar: How to Survive an OSHA Visit Stat of the Week: Retaliation Charges by State Hazardous Materials: What Are DOT Transport Guidelines? So You Say You Want a Safety Culture Preparing for “The Talk” Cannabis Use Is Increasing: Legal Tips for Employers Summer is Here, Do you Know How to Prevent Heat Illness? Hurricane Season Is Here: Get Ready for the Flood-Damaged Cars Your OSHA-Ready EHS Program Needs to Cover Respiratory Protection Top 10 Reasons Dealerships Were Fined by OSHA in 2018 Stat of the Week: Star Performer vs. Toxic Employee Here’s What You Can Do to Promote Forklift Safety Harassment or Discrimination Claim? Your Response Matters Calculate How a Better EHS Approach Could Lower Your Workers’ Comp Premiums A Tweak in Your Performance Review Program Can “Eliminate” a Gender Gap Car Dealership Compliance Regulations You’re on the Hook For (Don’t Panic!) 8 Things You Can Do Right Now to Lower Your Workers’ Comp Premium What is UDAAP? Definition, Examples and Potential Risks Forbidden Interview Questions Should You Only Hire Happy People? What is Your Dealership Doing to Attract and Retain Talent How Wrongful Termination Erodes Your Culture and Bottom Line 4 Factors in Your Workers’ Comp Insurance You Can’t Control (and 1 You Can) Is Your Hazard Communication Program Up to Snuff? What Your Ex-Mod Says About Your Business What are Experience Modifiers? Your Score Can Save You Money Ensure Environment Health and Safety Compliance With the EHS Checklist FMLA & CFRA Explained Best Hiring Strategies: Thoughts From a New Hire Ask the HR Expert — Exempt or Non-Exempt? California April 2019 HR Regulatory Update California March 2019 HR Regulatory Updates Military Lending Act: How it Affects Your Dealership EPA Section 609 Training for MVAC Professionals Federal COVID-19 Regulatory Updates Dealer, Don’t Review Thyself NADA 2020: What We’re Looking Forward To Have you inspected your fire extinguishers lately? Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Technology: The Cutting Edge Dealer Fees Under Attack 10 Advertising Guidelines That Every Dealer Should Be Familiar With 3 Ways a Mobile-First Approach to Safety Lowers Risk Construction Companies’ Not So Hidden Costs of Unsafe Job Sites States that Require COVID-19 Training States that Require a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Manufacturing Safety Topics to Cover at Safety Meetings Top 10 Manufacturing Safety Tips Manufacturing Safety and EHS Mobile Apps to Save Lives, Time, and Money How to Run a Manufacturing Safety Meeting How to Improve Your Manufacturing Safety Program Are Employers Overthinking Fall Protection? Manufacturers: Put 2020 Aside for a Moment to Optimize Efficiency and Safety for 2021 Warehousing & Distribution: Safety Stays Top of Mind Top Mobile Apps for EHS Programs Why Is Manufacturing Safety Important? Manufacturing Safety: OSHA’s Top 5 Most Frequent Violations The Basics of Manufacturing Safety and Compliance EHS Training: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Do It Right How to Pick the Best EHS Software What Is EHS Software? Everything You Need to Know in 2020 Workplace Compliance Rules for the Mountain States Workplace Compliance Rules for the Southern States Workplace Compliance Rules for the Midwest States Workplace Compliance Rules for the Pacific States Workplace Compliance Rules for Mid-Atlantic States Workplace Compliance Rules for New England States The Present and Future States of EHS Performance 12 of the Best EHS Blogs to Follow The Best Workforce Training Is Based on Real-World Examples Fall Protection: How to Avoid the Most Common OSHA Violation How to Stay Safe and Compliant With OSHA’s Forklift Standards OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations of 2019 Our Favorite Moments from the 2019 NSC Congress & Expo Lessons in Employee Health and Safety from Campbell Soup Company What We’re Looking Forward to at the 2019 NSC Congress & Expo EHS Insights from America’s Safest Companies What OSHA’s Walking-Working Surfaces Rules Really Mean for Employers Forklift Safety: Simple Mistakes Can Cause Tragedy OSHA Releases Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards of 2018 The Right Body Protection Can Save Lives Natural Gas: The Silent Killer KPA Spotlight: Week of October 23, 2017 KPA Spotlight: Week of October 9, 2017 KPA Spotlight: September 2017 September is National Preparedness Month! Preparing and Responding to Disaster KPA Spotlight: August 2017 Using the Safety Pyramid to Encourage Accountability Machine Guarding on the Shop Press – Do You Have What You Need in Place? Electrical Installations – Safety & Execution Recycling High Voltage Batteries March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month! Reevaluate your Eye Safety Programs New Crane Rule Changes for OSHA Compliance in 2017 Five Important Tips For Effective EHS Management Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles–A Safe Alternative to Traditional Gasoline Internal Combustion Engines Will OSHA use my documentation against me? Alternative Fuels–Changes to the Automotive World How Do You Know if Your Safety Program is Working? How Does Safety Culture Affect Your Business Auto Part Manufacturer Charged With Hefty OSHA Fine Aligning Safety Culture and Senior Management to Work Together The Secret to Getting Ahead of Corporate Responsibility New OSHA Regulations: Impact on Employer’s Safety Incentive Reporting Do you know the difference between regulations and standards? When to Align Company Safety Policy and Company Culture Chaos and Worker Safety OSHA Cracks Down on Heat Stress Body Shop Safe Practices and Quick Guide Beyond Improving Profits – Safety Culture Is a Key Benefit for Employees GHS: What does it mean, and are you ready? No Safety Data Sheet! What’s the hold up? First Aid Kits- A Requirement or Recommendation? Don’t be Oversold! Changes in the DOT: Are You Keeping Up? Used Car Warranties: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You Turning Off Disaster – Avoiding Catastrophe with Simple Solutions The Top Environmental and Safety Risk Management Challenge ANSI’s New Minimum Requirements for First Aid Kit Supplies OSHA Reporting Requirements: How should off-hour injuries be handled? Using Space Heaters in the Workplace How can a formal incident reporting system help your company? FTC Raises Civil Penalty Fees – What Does This Mean For Your Business? how to get what you’re paying for from your organization’s technology Q&A From Sales and Finance Professionals Sales and Finance Compliance Facts vs. Fiction You Can’t Fix Your F&I Program if You Don’t Know it’s Broken Legal Compliance – Who Taught You the Rules? Is Your Information Safeguards Plan Keeping Up With Technology? Regulations You Need to Know in 2021 Wage & Hour Laws: Four Common Misconceptions 2021 Minimum Wage Changes and Increases States that Require Face Coverings to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Rules & Deadlines to Know This November Changing Rules & Upcoming Deadlines to Know This Month Employer Visa Fees Increase; Maryland Changes 3 HR Rules I-9 Fines Increase While California Expands “Red Flag” Law Ask the Expert: Re-Onboarding Employees Employee Onboarding As a Shared Responsibility California Releases Sexual Harassment Training and More I-9 e-Verify Extended 30 Days, 5 States Update HR Regulations What Employers Need To Know About States’ Regulatory Changes for COVID-19 March 2020: New I-9 Form Out Now; Plus More HR Regulatory Changes Quid Pro Quo…How It Applies to Harassment How to Report and Investigate Harassment Claims 8 State and Local Governments Make HR-Related Regulatory Changes Federal Government Makes 13 HR-Related Regulatory Changes How Does Quid Pro Quo Apply to Harassment? 5 Tips for Transforming Your Organization Into One of the Best Places to Work California November 2019 HR Updates November 2019 HR Updates When Work-Life Balance Feels Impossible, Managers Aren’t Measuring Performance Right California October 2019 HR Updates What Employers Can Learn from the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team October 2019 HR Updates The 4 Pillars of an Anti-Harassment Initiative (Infographic) California September 2019 HR Updates September 2019 HR Updates Not Just Sexual Harassment: 5 Other Types on Your Radar Harassment: Get to Know the Risk Factors for Your Workplace California HR Update, August 2019 August 2019 HR Updates Your Client Wants Your Employees’ Background Checks. Now What? Navigating A Delicate Issue: Hygiene July 2019 HR Updates California HR Updates, June 2019 June 2019 HR Updates Terminating an Employee? How to Handle the Last Paycheck 2019 Mid-Year Minimum Wage Increases Harassment: The Costs to Your Business Can Be Dizzying May 2019 HR Updates April 2019 HR Regulatory Updates Ask the HR Expert — FMLA California February 2019 HR Regulatory Updates February 2019 HR Regulatory Updates Ask the HR Expert — Sexual Harassment and Privacy Just Released: New Mobile Compliance Application Ask the HR Expert — ACA January 2019 HR Regulatory Updates 2019 State and Local Minimum Wage Updates KPA’s Top 5 Ask the HR Expert Questions in 2018 Office Gifts: To Give or Not to Give? Ask the HR Expert — Can we take disciplinary action against this employee? Top 7 Ways to Show Employees Appreciation: What Really Makes an Employee Feel Valued? November 2018 HR Regulatory Updates November 2018 California Regulatory Updates Ask the HR Expert — Does this justify termination? Ask the HR Expert — Requesting confidential information Employers’ FAQs: Navigating Mental Health in the Workplace October 2018 HR Regulatory Updates California Pay Requirements & De Minimis October 2018 California Regulatory Updates 4 Best Ways to Manage Organizational Change & Balance People Ask the HR Expert — FMLA and Holiday Pay Top Questions and Answers for Employers Affected by the Hurricane Season September 2018 HR Regulatory Updates Employee Investigations FAQs September 2018 California Regulatory Updates Ask the HR Expert — Exempt Pay Rules Don’t Fear the Numbers: Let Data Guide Your HR Practices Ask the HR Expert — Workforce Safety August 2018 HR Regulatory Updates August 2018 California Regulatory Updates Ask the HR Expert — Hourly Pay Confusion Employee Complaints… Now What? Ask the HR Expert — Description of Job Duties Your Sexual Harassment Questions… Answered Ask the HR Expert — FMLA Guidelines July 2018 California Regulatory Updates Ask the HR Expert — DUI and Employment July 2018 HR Regulatory Updates 2018 Mid-Year Minimum Wage Increase Alert Ask the HR Expert — Active Duty Pay Ask the HR Expert — I-9 Verification Better Managers, Better Employees June 2018 California Regulatory Updates California Broadens Definition of “National Origin,” Effective July 1 June 2018 HR Regulatory Updates Ask the HR Expert — FMLA Leave Tried & True Engagement Strategies That Work! Ask the HR Expert — Paycheck Deductions What Employers Are Doing to Attract Top Talent May 2018 California HR Regulatory Updates Why Hiring Fails May 2018 HR Regulatory Updates Ask the HR Expert — Salary History What are the Best Ways to Retain Your Top Performers? Hint: It’s Not All About the Money Big News! DOL Starts Using Opinion Letters Again April 2018 California HR Regulatory Updates April 2018 HR Regulatory Updates Ask the HR Expert — Terminating an Employee on Workers’ Compensation The Flexible Work Schedule: The Pros & Cons Ask the HR Expert – March 20, 2018 Team Building Now: What Works, What’s 1994? Ask the HR Expert — March 8, 2018 March 2018 HR Regulatory Updates Why Employees Don’t Do What You Want Them To What Does It Take to Be a Good Boss? Ask the HR Expert — February 20, 2018 February 2018 California HR Regulatory Updates FAQs: California Salary History Ban February 2018 HR Regulatory Updates Workplace Violence: What Do You Need to Know? Ask the HR Expert — February 6, 2018 Ask the HR Expert — January 23, 2018 Is It Sexual Harassment? Understanding the True Definition January 2018 California HR Regulatory Updates January 2018 HR Regulatory Updates Ask the HR Expert — January 9, 2018 Hello 2018! Minimum Wage Increases in 18 States Top 2017 Employment Litigation Cases & The Lessons Learned Ask the HR Expert — December 19, 2017 Ask the HR Expert — Strictly California, December 2017 December 2017 California HR Regulatory Updates Battling Sexual Harassment and Complying With California’s AB 1825 & SB 396 Regulations December 2017 HR Regulatory Updates Ask the HR Expert — December 5, 2017 Enough is Enough: Combating Sexual Harassment is a Team Effort Ask the HR Expert — November 21, 2017 Ask the HR Expert — Strictly California, November 2017 November 2017 California HR Regulatory Updates November 2017 HR Regulatory Updates En Vogue Holiday Parties Ask the HR Expert — November 7, 2017 Ask the HR Expert — October 24, 2017 More Engaging Employee Communications? Yes, Please Hey Oh! New IRS 1094 & 1095 Forms 5 Major California Laws Get Green Light October 2017 California HR Regulatory Updates Ask the HR Expert — Strictly California, October 2017 Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs Class Action Waivers & California At-Will Employment Workplace Ethics Now October 2017 HR Regulatory Updates 5 Secrets to More Effective Employee Training Ask the HR Expert — October 3, 2017 Ask the HR Expert — September 19, 2017 How to Shop for HR Software in an Ocean of Choices Exempt vs. Nonexempt: Sources of Confusion in California FAQs on Minimum Wage Laws in California Ask the HR Expert — Strictly California, September 2017 September 2017 California HR Regulatory Updates The Complete Benefits Package in 2017 & Beyond Ask the HR Expert — September 5, 2017 HR & Disaster Relief Ask the HR Expert — August 24, 2017 Different Generations, Different Work/Life Balance Needs The Alternative Workweek Ins & Outs August 2017 California HR Regulatory Updates August 2017 HR Regulatory Updates Technology & Benefits Communication Across Generations You’ve Got Millennials Figured Out… Wrong July 2017 Regulatory Updates New California Background Check Laws 2017 – Ban the Box Managing Summer Vacations June 2017 HR Regulatory Updates Summer Internships: To Pay or Not to Pay? 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Managing and Calculating Intermittent Leave For Your Employees Pregnancy in the Workplace: Accommodating Employees while Adhering to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act Employee Retention: Managing to Keep Your Employees Simple Steps to Selecting HR Software Employee Recognition: A Simple “Thank You” Goes A Long Way Real HR Issues – Making Personnel Files your Best Friend instead of your Worst Enemy Improve Your Employee ROI As New York State Anti-Harassment Deadline Nears, KPA Services Helps Employers Ensure Compliance KPA HR Newsletter — January 10, 2019 Navigating New Compliance Rules in the Service Department Protecting Auto Service Technicians with Lifting It Right Compliance Training Data Helps Prevent Future Facility Accidents KPA Navigates Growth with Adaptiveness, Agility, Teamwork What Would a Federal COVID-19 Standard Look Like? One Year Later: Businesses Reflect On the COVID-19 Pandemic Handling HR Compliance Issues as Your Business Grows The 3 Priorities for HR Officials During the Pandemic EHS Software Acquisition of iScout New Stewardship Report Tool Demonstrates KPA’s Risk Management Center Value to Insureds KPA Leader Featured in EHS Daily Advisor’s Faces of EHS New Vera Suite Tools to Manage Safety Data, Incidents KPA Introduces Vera Suite Software Enhancements to Analyze and Mitigate Workplace Incidents KPA Receives Built In’s Best Places to Work Awards for Second Year Mid-Sized Companies Focused on Compliance Training KPA Acquires iScout to Accelerate Mobile EHS Software Adoption KPA Modernizes EHS Software Risk Management Center KPA Announces New Senior Vice President of Sales to Lead Customer Growth Strategy Insureds Increase Compliance Training Nearly 40% During 2020 Fourth Time KPA Named to Top Training Companies List Safety Consultant Recognized for Managing Hazardous Materials Navigating F&I Issues During 2020 Relies on Compliance Training Tips for Making Your Training Program More Creative KPA’s Compliance Training Enhanced with OSHA Certification Access and Mobile Capability California New Car Dealers Association and KPA Partner to Support Dealers’ Workplace Safety and Compliance Efforts How to Handle New Hires During the COVID-19 Pandemic Vera Suite’s New Compliance Training and Content Meets Today’s HR Challenges KPA’s Safety Strategy to Reopening its Headquarters What Dealers Need to Know about the FFCRA Risk Management Center Sees Major Growth With Software Updates & Compliance Training KPA Receives Online Training Award for Third Year in a Row KPA Announces Latest Release of Vera Suite EHS Software Surviving OSHA Inspections During the COVID-19 Pandemic How Cleaning Can Help Prevent Accidents and Injuries KPA EHS Consultant Receives Environmental Leadership Award Use These 5 Things to Combat COVID-19 at Work EHS Software Outperforms Other Safety Solutions in Return on Investment, Industry Report Reveals What Dealers Need to Know about the FFCRA Preventing Identity Theft and Chasing Fraud Cleaning Risks for Janitors During COVID-19 Return to Work Safely Program Helps Businesses Reopen Safely Ask 5 Questions Before Choosing an EHS Mobile Solution Strong Safety Cultures Rely on Leaders, Software Investment How to Prevent Identity Theft At Your Dealership Disasters Happen But Disaster Recovery Plans Don’t Report Finds Software More Effective at Improving Safety Coronavirus Safety Tips for Dealerships KPA Announces Acquisition of Multimedia Training Systems KPA Releases A Free COVID-19 Coronavirus Resources Center for Businesses to Navigate Workplace Concerns KPA Releases New Safety Training Package for Commercial Motor Vehicle License Holders How Dealerships Can Manage Coronavirus Safety and Risk KPA Announces Vera Suite™ for All-In-One EHS and Workforce Compliance Management Workplace Safety: What Is OSHA Focused On? 3 Things to Avoid at Your Dealership KPA Named A Best Place to Work in 2020 By Built In Colorado How to Identify and Control Fall Risks KPA Selected for Verdantix Buyer’s Guide: Digital Health and Safety Training Solutions Enhancing Employee Training 3 Training Principles to Effectively Build Your Safety Culture Inconsistent F&I Training Puts Dealerships at Risk KPA Senior Risk Management Consultant Appointed to Ohio Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel KPA Named a Top 20 Health and Safety Training Company Tips to Surviving an OSHA Visit KPA Announces Chris Fanning as Chief Executive Officer KPA Acquires Compli KPA Announces Partnership with HiringThing KPA Announces Majority Investment from Providence Equity Partners KPA Acquires Auto Advisory Services, Inc. KPA Featured in Training Industry’s 2017 Top 20 Health and Safety Training Companies KPA Acquires Environmental Risk Management & Safety, Inc. KPA Acquires Automotive Compliance Consultants KPA Joins the California Fuel Cell Partnership KPA and NCADA Form Strategic Alliance to Assist Dealers in Compliance Arena Succeed Management Solutions, a KPA Company, Releases New Survey and Field Audit Software Application: Audit Track® KPA Acquires Succeed Management Solutions KPA Launches HRDrive Workforce Management Software Solution KPA Acquires Environmental Compliance and Remediation Inc. (ECR) KPA Launches Sales & Finance Compliance Solutions for Dealerships The 7 CSA BASICs in One Minute KPA Wins The Online Training Library Award (for Second Year in a Row) Test Post March 2019 HR Regulatory Updates Hiring Best Practices Ask the HR Expert — Strictly California, August 2017 Ask the HR Expert — August 8, 2017 Ask the HR Expert — July 2017
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