Over the years this issue continues to raise its ugly head. Some dealerships will have a lead body shop person or tech agree to have a portion of his wages taken out and paid to a helper. We all know Read More »
PULEEZZZZ disable this feature!! I have preached this issue sooo many times and now a dealership is in truoble, because they continued to use this “feature” which is not advantageous to your interest!!! If you have an automatic lunch deduction Read More »
Well, it never stops!! The Labor Board is at it again. This time it concerns “Spiffs” which are bonuses that are given in combination between the manufacturer and the dealership. The employee (salesperson) signs a contract between themselves and the Read More »
We have been conducting a number of HR Audits on behalf of dealerships in an attempt to uncover illegal practices. The results are astounding! You have to understand that the law is the law and it will catch up to you. We Read More »
Dealerships, in general, have a policy whereby employees may have their cars repaired at the dealership with the understanding that the costs of the repairs may be deducted from their paychecks over a given period of time. The problem that Read More »
Dealerships, and quite frankly, other employers, from time to time, will put on a luncheon for the staff. The question is, “Does the employer have to pay their employees for their lunch period when the company sponsors the lunch?” Is there Read More »
We have received a number of inquiries regarding the legallity of installing surveillance equipment (both audio and visual). It is legal to do it, however, the dealership needs to have the employees made aware that they are being installed and get Read More »
I know managers have a tendency to alter time records records because one of their staff members forgets to punch in and out. Anytime a manager changes a time card, the employee must be aware of the correction and sign Read More »
It’s not hard to understand why the automobile industry attempts to motivate their respective sales staff by dangling carrots if front of their faces. The problem is that sometimes, even though the employees may agree, the plan itself may violate state guidelines. Let me Read More »
A recent case was decided in favor of a former dealership employee who allegedly claimed he was retaliated against for objecting to sales personnel quoting inflated monthly payment amounts in order to hide the true cost of aftermarket products. Is Read More »
