From the Automotive Service Association WASHINGTON, D.C. - Late last evening, the White House announced that the U.S. Department of Treasury had released additional guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program: Paycheck Protection Program – Applicable Affiliation Rules Paycheck Protection Program…
RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif., April 2, 2020 – Elite has announced that they have arranged for SESCO Management Consultants, the top experts in HR and Employment Law when it comes to auto repair shops, to offer a webinar addressing the…
https://youtu.be/oHB_nmscoNE NOTE: Repair Shop owners: Go to roughly 5:30 into the video for some ideas. NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - ASA President/Executive Director Ray Fisher gives an overview of the week as the COVID-19 crisis continues. He encourages repair shop…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding shared this handy "What You Need to Know About Unemployment Insurance" document (CLICK TO VIEW PDF), as yet another way to help ASA members and others navigate through the COVID-19 crisis.…
A release says RoboSense has cooperated with Neolix, Alibaba’s Cainiao Robotics, Unity Drive Innovation, Zhen Robotics and others on unmanned vehicles and robots to "deliver goods, disinfecting and cleaning streets to prevent further spread of the Coronavirus." "RoboSense LiDAR provides…
National Car Care Month in April is the perfect time for simple driveway car care to make sure your vehicle is operating safely and dependably for essential trips during this trying time, says the Car Care Council. “A driveway vehicle…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Trump Administration continues to update and provide additional information and resources with regard to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Assistance for Small Businesses The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed…
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today launched the Employee Retention Credit, designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll. The refundable tax credit is 50% of up to $10,000 in wages paid by an…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has joined eight other automotive trade associations in urging the National Governors Association and governors of all 50 states to standardize the definition of essential businesses and workers.
From TakingTheHill.com WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a temporary rule pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Per the DOL: In this temporary rule, the Department: Issues rules relevant to the administration of…
AAA has released car care tips for motorists who aren't driving and have longer-than-expected parked vehicles, thanks to stay-at-home orders and other reasons during the COVID-19 crisis.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 31, 2020) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped below $2 for the first time in four years. Today’s national gas price average is $1.99. AAA expects gas prices to push cheaper, with…
DETROIT, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the country, it created a critical shortage of face masks. To help protect workers in essential services across the country, GM launched a rapid-response project to produce masks…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - ASA put together a flyer of resource information to help its members and others.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Automotive Service Association was notified by the White House that additional information for small businesses regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has been posted on the U.S. Department of Treasury website. The…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 31, 2020 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held a media briefing called COVID-19: Its Effect on the Auto Repair Industry. The briefing was hosted by Ray Fisher,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to update their website on programs available for shops. Information is now included on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Per SBA, the Paycheck Protection Program is "designed to provide a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some…
