Preventive Healthcare for Your Company
I suppose some people really enjoy going to the doctor. For most of us, however, being poked and prodded is not high on our to-do list. And yet we go anyway – sometimes even when we are not yet sick! Why? Because we realize there is value in preventive care and in diagnosing an infection before it
Bosch Defends Brand, Trademark Against Counterfeits
Robert Bosch LLC announced that the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida has entered a judgment in favor of Bosch regarding its complaint against North Shore Imports LLC. The complaint alleged that the company offered for sale and sold counterfeit Bosch automotive aftermarket products. The joint stipulated permanent injunction and final
$47,476 is the New $23,660
On Dec. 1, 2016, about 4.2 million exempt employees in the United States will become non-exempt. And some of those employees probably work for you. The History of the Fair Labor Standards Act Enacted in 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) mandates things like a federal minimum wage and requires overtime pay for all
Checklist for Building a World Class Shop
We work with many world class shop owners throughout North America, and over the years we have discovered that the majority of them have a number of things in common. Beyond the fact that they are owned and operated by people who have clearly defined goals, the right ethics, and a commitment to customer satisfaction,
Run-Flat Tires
While run-flat tires are designed to allow a driver to safely continue driving after a puncture, they cannot be driven on indefinitely – the idea is to give the driver enough time get to a repair facility. Most manufacturers allow continued operation after a loss of some or all inflation pressure for up to 50
Cheap Brake Pads
Ever since the first issue of Brake & Front End came off the presses, the magazine has warned of the costs of using inferior friction materials. In the 1930s, the magazine fought the fight against inferior materials coming from “mail-order houses.” In the 1940s, inferior materials were blamed for costing the war effort in terms
Former Employee Charged in Tire Stealing Scheme in Arkansas
A former employee of Landers Toyota in Little Rock, Ark., is facing two lawsuits from the dealership – one for stealing tires and accessories from Landers and another for fraud and conspiracy, according to Arkansas Business. The former employee worked for the dealership from January 2014 until the end of May when the dealership fired
5 Ways to Stay Out of the Courtroom
When it comes to business, there are so many things that owners need to do, the last thing they need is a lawsuit related to employment matters that can be easily avoided. Here are five tips to avoid employment lawsuits: 1. Document, Document, Document. The golden rule of human resources starts with documenting policies and
The Payday Polka
Payday. While it is music to an employee’s ears, payday presents logistical and legal challenges for your company. One of the chief challenges is ensuring your employees are paid properly under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Why does FLSA matter to you? Money. Improperly paying employees opens you up to potentially massive liability from a
Federal Court Upholds Sanction in Goodyear Case
A federal court of appeals for the 9th circuit has upheld a 2012 order imposing $2.7 million in sanctions against Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and two of its lawyers. The court also upheld non-monetary sanctions against the tiremaker. In a 2-1 ruling the court found that the sanctions given to Goodyear and its two
