Provides guidance for state and local governments and the private sector that transportation services, repair and parts are critical. Workers in critical industries have “a special responsibility” to maintain a normal work schedule. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) yesterday released guidance to help state and local jurisdictions and the private sector identify […]
I-CAR Canceling Live Events and In-Shop Knowledge Assessments Starting Sunday
I-CAR announced several policies in response to the coronavirus crisis. According to the collision industry training provider changes include: Cancellation of all live events and In-Shop Knowledge Assessments effective March 22 – April 5 Extensions for credentialing renewals Reformatting the I-CAR 2020 Conference to digital delivery and open to the entire Inter-Industry I-CAR will continue […]
KPA Releases Free COVID-19 Coronavirus Resources Center for Businesses
KPA released a free COVID-19 Coronavirus Resources Center for employers needing information to help keep their workforce healthy and safe. The Resources Center includes five safety training courses, several webinars, checklists, and the latest updates from KPA’s team of experts in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Human Resources. “KPA is committed to helping organizations […]
Federal Law in Response to Coronavirus Expands Paid Sick and Family Leave Eligibility for Employees
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201, signed by President Trump on Wednesday in response to the coronavirus crisis, expands requirements for small businesses to provide paid sick and family leave, expands unemployment benefits and offers free coronavirus testing. According to an article in today’s National Law Review, the new law extends and expands […]
ASA Asks Members to Contact Their Governor on Federal Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration
Association advocates for its small business owners during coronavirus health crisis. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has been working in a coalition to assure independent repairers are included in any stimulus package for the coronavirus response governmental agencies during this time. According to the association, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has said it will […]
VeriFacts Offers Guidance for Collision Repair Facilities on Coronavirus
VeriFacts Automotive issued recommendations for the collision repair industry and the many people who work in it are faced with new considerations for how they perform their job in the wake of the coronavirus. “As travel options such as flying and public transportation are becoming limited, people are even more dependent on their vehicles for […]
Vehicle Manufacturers Pause Production in North America
Several vehicle manufacturers have announced plans to pause vehicle production across North America in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Below are list of manufacturer announcements on their production plans. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced it would cease production at its plants across North America, starting progressively from March 18 through the end […]
Auto Groups Call on President Trump to Consider Auto Repair Facilities Essential Services and Remain Open During Outbreak
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, that represents vehicle manufacturers, in a letter yesterday, asked President Trump to provide guidance for state and local governments considering closing non-essential businesses or implementing shelter-in-place orders to exempt auto repair, maintenance and sales facilities. The letter stated, “Given the importance of safe […]
April CIC Meeting Cancelled
The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) announced it was cancelling its April meeting. An email Friday announcing the cancellation stated, “As President Trump has just declared a National State of Emergency due to the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) is announcing that the April events, and related meetings, being held in Jacksonville, Florida […]
HD Repair Forum Postponed
The 3rd Annual HD Repair Forum, originally scheduled for March 24th-25th in Fort Worth, TX, has been postponed, due to the evolving situation with the COVID-19 outbreak and efforts associated to reduce rapid spreading of the virus. Organizers of the event are in the process of rescheduling the Forum to take place later in the […]