Yearly Archives: 2024

Legislative and Regulatory Update ~ March 2024

Legislative and Regulatory Update ~ March 2024

Below is the legislative and regulatory update summary.   We will continue to review, monitor and report. Legislation   Vehicle Batteries        SB 615 –Electric Batteries – Concerns. Requires an automotive repair dealer that removes a battery from a vehicle that is still in service to participate in a core exchange program established by the battery supplier and be responsible for either returning a removed battery to the battery supplier or sending it to a qualified facility.  Status: Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee. Employment                AB 518 - Paid Family leave – Concerns. Expands the definition of “family member” for purposes of the Paid Family Leave Program to allow workers to take time off to care for a seriously ill designated person. Status: Senate Ina ... read more

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MAY 2024 TEAM WEEKEND

MAY 2024 TEAM WEEKEND

May Team Weekend May 17-19, 2024 Embassy Suites, Walnut Creek 1345 Treat Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Register Online Now!Book your Hotel by April 17, 2024Download the Team Weekend Notice/Registration Form (Also Available via Zoom!)   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:   SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: (Tentative) Friday, May 17: (Dress Code – Casual) 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Welcome Reception (lobby) – Hosted by the ASCCA State Membership Committee: Light refreshments and drinks pro ... read more

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January 2024 Team Weekend

January 2024 Team Weekend

January Team Weekend January 26-28, 2024 Embassy Suites, Sacramento 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814 Register Online NowBook your HotelDownload the Team Weekend Notice/Registration Form (Also Available via Zoom!)   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:   SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: (Tentative) Friday, January 26: (Dress Code – Casual) 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Welcome Reception (lobby) – Hosted by the ASCCA State Membership Committee: Light refreshments an ... read more

NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS FOR 2024

NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS FOR 2024

NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS FOR 2024 Every year, hundreds of new laws are enacted that impact California automotive repair dealers. Below is a brief summary of some of the key measures, in no particular order, that take effect January 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted. Minimum Wage Increase.   Reminder that effective January 1, 2024, the minimum wage will increase to $16.00 per hour for all employers regardless of size, based on a cost-of-living provision in the state minimum wage law. (SB 3 of 2017). Please note that local minimum wage ordinances may be higher.   BAR Citation and Fine Regulations.   Effective July 1, 2024, BAR may issue a citation and levy a fine against an automotive repair dealer (ARD) of up to $5,000 for each citation. Violations include, among other things, improper estimates, invoices, authorizations, deviation from trade standards, misleading advertising and guarantees and improper record retention. An ARD may ... read more

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ASCCA DECEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

ASCCA DECEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

ASCCA DECEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER   Member News & Updates: Save the Date - 2024 Annual Training Conference; ASCEF updates; BAR updates; Upcoming Events and Meetings; Donations & Scholrships. Read More

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