Join attorneys from Fisher Phillips to learn how this final rule could impact your dealership, along with the other common overtime exemptions that typically apply at a dealership, such as the salesmen, partsmen, and mechanics exemption.

Overtime exemptions struck down

New Driven Guide available regarding overtime exemptions

U.S. Department of Labor is updating and revising the earnings thresholds necessary to exempt executive, administrative or professional employees (EAP or “white collar”) from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime pay requirements.

The U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule that raises the minimum annual salary threshold to classify an employee as exempt from overtime rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

DOL Overtime Exemption Changes

WASHINGTON (July 18, 2012) - A House Appropriations Subcommittee voted today to reinforce that service advisors, the frontline employee-salespersons in the service department, remain exempt from overtime pay requirements. In 2011, the Department of Labor (DOL) attempted to reverse its own 1978 opinion and roll back the longstanding…

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that even employees earning more than $1,000 per day or $200,000 per year are not exempt from the federal overtime premium of one-half times their regular rate of pay if they aren't paid a sufficient salary. The decision should serve as a reminder to review dealership compliance with the…

Today the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro, concluding that dealership service advisors fall within the “salesmen, partsmen, and mechanics” overtime pay exemption under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. In doing so, it reversed a January 2017 decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals…

This dealer guide gives an overview of the basic requirements for dealers in these areas of federal law.

MCLEAN, Va. (May 24, 2005) - In decisions that will benefit new car and light truck dealers, the U.S. Ninth Court of Appeals has ruled that Finance & Insurance (F&I) employees at dealerships are exempt from overtime pay under the Fair Standards Labor Act (FSLA). The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) filed amicus…

Dealers must comply with requirements for minimum wage, overtime, equal pay, record keeping, and employment of minors. Applies to CAR and TRUCK dealers. Federal Wage and Hour, Child Labor, and Wage Discrimination Compliance

Join Doug Greenhaus, Chief Regulatory Counsel, and Kaye Lynch-Sparks, Associate Director, from NADA to discuss how these important issues and developments in employment law will affect your dealership in 2020.

Perhaps it's irony that a term of the Supreme Court begins, by statute, on the first Monday in October, and this October an important issue for our industry is about to get its day in court ... again. The outstanding case that will be heard by the Supreme Court this month is: Do dealership service advisors fall within the federal "salesmen,…

This dealer guide discusses what dealerships must do to be in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

After leading the University of Alabama Crimson Tide to victory in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship over the University of Georgia, head coach Nick Saban again cemented his status as one of the greatest coaches of all-time in any sport, not simply college football. With six national championship wins, he currently shares…

On Jan. 7 the Department of Labor published a final rule that helps clarify how to distinguish an  “employee” from an “independent contractor” for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA is the law that governs an employer’s minimum wage and overtime obligations, among other things. The rule, which takes effect on March 8…

DOL issues new Final Rule

WASHINGTON (Feb. 23, 2010) - The first of several congressional hearings on the Toyota recall gets underway today, with about 100 Toyota executives, manufacturing employees and dealers from around the country in the nation's capital to show their support for the automaker. “We hope the hearings are fair and balanced and held with a view…

In everyday life, most Americans don’t often consider how and when they will secure the basic needs of life. But with the unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic, some necessities, like medical supplies, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper are increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to find. As demand grows, manufacturers are working to produce…

Dealerships are powerful economic engines for America, and cash flow is the fuel that runs the motor. But right now, the gauge is nearing empty. Here’s how to start filling up. Last month, U.S. unemployment increased by 4.4%, and new-vehicle sales declined by 37.9% according to NADA’s first-quarter economic analysis. Many dealerships were…

Recruiting in the automotive industry is more challenging than ever. With sky-high turnover rates and more technicians retiring every year, keeping a full headcount and staying profitable can be tricky. “We spend all of our time helping dealerships. We hear first-hand how hard it is,” says Brett Masterson, Indeed’s Automotive Vertical Director…

Phishing attacks are the con artists of the digital world—crafty, convincing, and relentless. In the heavy truck dealership industry, strong security measures are essential, as dealerships have become prime targets for cybercriminals. Phishing isn’t just an annoying email; it’s a strategic effort to infiltrate systems and compromise sensitive data.

Climbing out of the pandemic will likely be a saga, so the Lifeline Series returns with part two of The Best Ideas from NADA 20 Groups, Part 2: In Times of COVID-19 Pandemic with consultant Tim Gavin. Despite the economic turbulence, there are things dealers can do right now to improve their situation and begin preparing to re-open their…

Manhattan, Kansas—nicknamed by the local chamber of commerce as the “Little Apple”—may not be as glitzy or well-known as its New York counterpart. With a population of only 60,000, the Kansas Manhattan is minuscule in comparison to the 1.6 million crowding the streets of the “Big Apple.” However, Manhattan, Kansas is the proud home of Kansas…

NADA annual highlights. In 2018, NADA was active on many fronts, including several legislative and regulatory actions that have had a powerful impact on dealers and their stores. Here’s a look at just some of the initiatives and projects NADA has focused on to benefit dealers. JANUARY Chinese automaker GAC Motor announces it will exhibit…