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  - Safety Audits Third party safety audits are key to full compliance with OSHA and other safety and health regulations. Safety audits lower your insurance premiums by lowering your workers' comp.
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  - Safety Training Each workplace safety training program is developed and delivered to help your company address the needs of your employees as well as OSHA.
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  - Respiratory Protection KPA provides a complete Respiratory Protection Program (RPP), compliant with OSHA regulations
  - Bloodborne Pathogens Learn about the bloodborne pathogen regulations, definitions of common terms, and what you must do to be compliant.
  - Hexavalent Chromium Learn about the bloodborne pathogen regulations, definitions of common terms, and what you must do to be compliant.
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- EPA (Environmental)
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  - Environmental Audits Third party environmental EPA audits to help with discovery, disclosure, correction and prevention of EPA, health and other environmental violations.
  - Program Development review your custom EPA programs related to SPCC, Storm Water Pollution Prevention, or other State, County, City regulations.
  - Pollution prevention & Waste Minimization
  - Environmental Training
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  - Air Quality & Permitting
  - SPCC Plan
  - Tank Management
  - Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) KPA can create your Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HMMP or Business Plan) in compliance with California regulations.
  - Tier II Reporting under EPCRA A deadline is fast approaching for the Tier II reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).
  - 6H Rule Summary Learn about the new 6H EPA rule and what you need to do in order to comply.
- DOT (Hazmat) Online DOT Hazmat training and certification
- Loss Control
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HR Solutions HR management and compliance system for dealerships. HotlinkHRâ„¢ provides the tools to automate processes, improve efficiency with easy-to-use software, and access expert advice on demand.
- HR Management System The right combination of software and services for comprehensive HR and compliance management. HotlinkHR provides a complete dealership HR and compliance management system.
  - HR Tools HR software and services to streamline your HR functions in a single HR system. HotlinkHRâ„¢ provides all the tools dealership need for HR and compliance management.
  - Features The right combination of features and functionality for comprehensive HR and compliance management. HotlinkHRâ„¢ provides a complete dealership HR and compliance management system.
  - HR Software The only comprehensive HRIS designed for auto, truck and equipment dealers. HR software and services to streamline your HR functions in a single HR and compliance management system.
  - Service & Support HR management and compliance system designed for auto, truck and equipment dealers. Service and support that ensures regulatory compliance, tailored solutions and improved efficiency.
  - Hosted Solution A hosted, web-based solution, HotlinkHRâ„¢ is quick and simple to implement and no software installation is necessary. Data can be accessed from any computer, connected to the internet.
  - Reporting & Analytics Easy to use reports provide instant access to HR and compliance data. Compliance Scorecard and Automated Alerts ensure critical training and compliance activities are completed on time.
- HR Compliance HotlinkHRâ„¢ is a total HR and compliance management solutions designed by labor and employment attorneys for dealerships. The combination of software, tools and expert advice ensures regulatory compliance and reduces the risk of litigation.
  - Compliance Tools HotlinkHRâ„¢ gives you the tools you need to automate and track all of the essential process of human resources management and compliance.
  - HR Advice On demand access to attorneys along with monthly newsletters, webinars and regulatory alerts ensure that dealerships have the most up-to-date HR and compliance information available.
  - Red Flags Program Red Flags Rules Programs customized for your business. Automation of process using software makes compliance simple. Expert legal advice ensures regulatory compliance.
  - Training Web based learning management system that includes the most critical Compliance, HR and Safety training for dealerships. Schedule, complete and track training online.
- HR Regulatory Update Regulatory alerts ensure that dealerships have the most up-to-date HR and compliance information available.
  - Healthcare Reform Regulatory alerts ensure that dealerships have the most up-to-date HR and compliance information available.
  - HIRE Act Regulatory alerts ensure that dealerships have the most up-to-date HR and compliance information available.
  - COBRA Regulatory alerts ensure that dealerships have the most up-to-date HR and compliance information available.
  - Red Flags Rule Enforcement Regulatory alerts ensure that dealerships have the most up-to-date HR and compliance information available.
- HotlinkHR™ Pricing HR management and compliance system designed for dealerships. Easy to uses software, expert advice and tools that ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk and improve efficiency.
- Frequently Asked Questions HR management and compliance system designed for dealerships. Easy to uses software, expert advice and tools that ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk and improve efficiency.
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- Auto Dealerships
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- Equipment Dealers KPA provide online and onsite compliance services: HR, OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.
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- Manufacturing KPA provides compliance services and software for manufacturers: HR, OSHA, EPA, etc
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  - Compliance Newsletter August 2010 KPA's monthly compliance newsletter for August 2010 - Surviving the Heat Wave, Marketing Fixed Ops and More!
    - Keep Your Cool When It's Hot Outside How to keep cool in the heat of summer – these are some measures you can take to make sure your employees don’t suffer from heat-related illness.
    - Marketing For Fixed Operations Marketing For Fixed Operations
    - Quick Wage and Hour Audit Quick Wage and Hour Audit
    - Healthcare Reform Update Healthcare Reform Update: Latest Regulatory Changes
    - Too Much Pressure: Addressing the Hazards of Compressed Air Many workers may not be aware of the dangers or safety measures to take when working with compressed air.
    - KPA Safety Corner - An Electrifying Situation Quickly check to see if your dealership in violation of the Uniform Fire Code by taking a five minute test.
    - HR Compliance Update HR Compliance Update: Protective Equipment FLSA Exemption, Form 550 SSA
  - Compliance Newsletter July 2010 KPA's monthly compliance newsletter for June 2010 - OSHA Severe Violator Program, HR Recordkeeping and more!
    - Behavioral Targeting and 5 Ways to Maximize the Results We have all heard of the studies that show online shoppers like to do their research before buying but they also have a tremendously short attention span. So it is imperative to grab them in the first few moments they are on your website.
    - HR Compliance Update Update on rulings about text messaging privacy, health care reform grandfather clause, the FMLA definition of children, and a Tennessee law permitting Englisy-only policies.
  - Compliance Newsletter June 2010 KPA's monthly compliance newsletter for June 2010 - BP didn't have a spill plan, do you? OSHA Increases Penalties and more!
    - BP has a Dismal Safety Record, Do You? ABC News published an article recently about BP’s dismal safety record, citing that OSHA statistics show BP ran up 760 "egregious, willful" safety violations, while Sunoco and Conoco-Phillips each had eight, Citgo had two and Exxon had one comparable cita
    - BP Didn't Have a Spill Plan, Do You? Because of our two decades of experience with oil usage and disposal, KPA can suggest the most cost-effective and efficient means to comply with the EPA guidelines.
    - HR Compliance Update Final rules concerning dependent coverage, small employer tax credit, and Red Flags rule enforcement.
    - OSHA Increases Penalties for Safety Violations OSHA has announced the implementation of a new Severe Violator Enforcement Program and increasing civil penalty amounts.
    - 7 Tips To Fuel Your Dealership’s Blog Whether you’re considering starting a blog for your dealership, or if you looking for ways to improve your existing blog, check out these simple tips to keep the content flowing.
    - Why HR Matters To Your Bottom Line Dismiss the notion that the HR department doesn’t contribute to the overall results of your dealership. HR can contribute to the bottom line in three key areas.
  - Compliance Newsletter May 2010 KPA's monthly compliance newsletter for March 2010 - Simple Steps to Select HR Software, OSHA enforcement, Service Updates, and more!
    - Client Advocate Program HotlinkHR subscribers now have access to
    - OSHA Enforcement Changes in OSHA’s policies and directions are imminent as reported through various media in the last week alone.
    - HR Compliance Update The COBRA premium subsidy has been extended, there is a new tax break for hiring unemployed workers, and a new appointment to the NLRB.
    - New MyKPAonline Features We’ve been listening to your requests and are releasing 4 new features to myKPAonline this May: an electronic document management system, the ability to automatically add MSDSs to your chemical inventory, a summary of all online training taken at your fa
    - SEO Tips There are countless variables that SEOs must contend with in order to attain competitive rankings.
  - Compliance Newsletter April 2010 KPA's monthly compliance newsletter for March 2010 - Healthcare Reform, Tax Credits, Social Media, and more!
    - Healthcare Reform - What Employers Need to Know Now Healthcare reform is now the law of the land. Learn how this impacts employers and what you need to do now.
    - Offset Your Labor Costs with Tax Credits Are you taking full advantage of available tax credits to offset labor costs? KPA has partnered with Tax Break LLC to offer a fully integrated tax credit processing program for HotlinkHR clients.
    - HR Compliance Update The COBRA premium subsidy has been extended, there is a new tax break for hiring unemployed workers, and a new appointment to the NLRB.
    - New Floor Safety Standard Released Based on more than a decade of research by the National Floor Safety Institute, it is the first step in reducing pedestrian slip-and-fall injuries.
  - Compliance Newsletter March 2010 KPA's monthly compliance newsletter for March 2010 - Worker's Comp, Top 5 HR Legal Issues of 2010, Top 10 OSHA Violations and more!
    - Worker's Compensation - Is Your Glass Half Empty or Half Full? Across the country, premiums seem to be out of control. More disturbing, this escalation does not appear to be temporary, but instead reflective of higher costs seemingly built into the system.
    - Top 5 HR Legal Issues Facing Dealerships in 2010 Layoffs, salary reductions, poor economic conditions and aggressive governmental enforcement create the perfect conditions for employment litigation.
    - HR Compliance Update The Paycheck Fairness Act would make it easier for employees to establish a pay discrimination claim, and the Mental Health Parity act requires that insurance plans treat mental illness coverage the same as other kinds of coverage.
    - Internet Processes : The key to consistent success Having a consistent sales process is just as important online as it is on the showroom floor. Learn about how to set up processes both for your external interactions with potential customers and for your internal internet marketing activities that will gi
  - Compliance Newsletter February 2010 KPA's monthly compliance newsletter for February 2010 - MKO 2.0 Released, Compliance Score Leaders, $1.5M Litigation, Tier II Reporting, and more!
    - $1.5M Employment Litigation The average claim costs a dealership $50,000 but one Colorado dealership paid $1.5 million to settle an action brought by the EEOC. Learn how to protect your dealership.
    - Tier II Reporting A deadline is fast approaching for the Tier II reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).
    - HR Compliance Update Job Applicant Need Not Be Disabled Under the ADA to Sue for Prohibited Pre-Offer Medical Inquiry
    - HR-Cal Update The COBRA Premium Subsidy has been extended with President Obama signing into law on December 21st.
    - MKO-2 KPA announces a new release of our online EHS Compliance Management solution - myKPAonline 2.0!
    - Compliance Scores Congratulations to Group 1 Automotive and Penske Automotive Group for taking the lead in compliance score management!
  - Compliance Newsletter January 2010 KPA's monthly compliance newsletter for January 2010 - FMLA, NADA Convention, SPCC Rules, 6H Notification and More.
    - KPA Compliance Blog Announcing the KPA compliance blog, your source for up-to-date news and events from the world of HR and EHS compliance.
    - 6H-EPA KPA is pleased to offer complimentary help to file the mandatory 6H Initial Notification. The EPA compliance deadline is January 10.
    - SPCC Rules After an 11 month delay for additional public comment the EPA has finalized the December 2008 amendments to the Spill Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) rules. The following amendments are going into effect on January 14th, 2010.
    - HR Compliance Update The COBRA Premium Subsidy has been extended with President Obama signing into law on December 21st.
  - Compliance Newsletter December 09 KPA's monthly compliance newsletter for December 2009, covering Wage & Hour, OSHAâ€™s top 10, DOT training, EPA and more.
    - Pay Now or Pay Later Learn more about the renewed commitment by the Department of Labor to enforce Wage and Hour Law and how you can ensure your dealership is in compliance.
    - OSHA Top 10 According to Richard Fairfax, director of OSHA's directorate of enforcement programs, 81 percent of the violations OSHA recorded throughout the year were either serious or willful violations.
    - Medical Leave Learn more about the impact of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Californiaâ€™s Fair Employment and Housing Act ( CA FEHA)
    - HR Compliance Update Check your individual retirement account agreements. Second Wave of I-9 Audits: ICE Sends Notices of Inspection to 1,000 Employers.
    - DOT Training KPA released a new online industry and function specific Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) training course.
    - Off the Clock Learn more about how to factor commute time and â€œoff the clock work in payroll calculations and ensure compliance.
    - EPA for Body Shops Did you know that the EPA can categorize your facility as a New Facility when you install new paint equipment, and as a result your facility may already be noncompliant?
  - Compliance Newsletter November 09 KPA's monthly compliance newsletter for November 2009, covering Wage & Hour, Insurance, EPA, Recalls, and more.
    - ICA Partnership KPA and ICA have formed a partnership to offer a new approach to risk management.
    - Ford & Harrison Partnership KPA has partnered with Ford and Harrison to provide legal advice to our HotlinkHR clients.
    - HR Regulatory Update November 2009 update on HR regulations, including new EEOC rules about genetic information, amendments to FMLA, and changes to retirement plans.
    - Red Flags Delayed The FCC has delayed enforcement of the Red Flags Rule again to June 2010.
    - Rust Recall The application of any rust-proofing materials involves respiratory health risks, requires specific personal protective equipment, and requires compliance with federal, state and local environmental, safety and fire code requirements.
    - Employee Claims In case after case the courts have determined that employers must investigate a claim made by an employee, even if the employer believes the claim is without merit.
    - OSHA Changes OSHA announced on September 30 it is proposing to modify its existing Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to conform with the United Nations' (UN) Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
    - Holiday Safety Tips for a safe holiday season, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
  - Compliance Newsletter October 09 In this issue: EPA standards, wage and hour law, SP2 certification, environmental award, swine flu advice and more.
    - Environmental Award Markley Motors of Fort Collins was recently granted the Bronze Environmental Achievement Award by the Office of Environmental Integration and Sustainability, a division of the Colorado Department of Health and Environment.
    - HR Regulatory Updates KPA's monthly update on HR regulations for October 2009, including the Electronic Signatures Act, the E-Verify Rule, and ADAAA implementation.
    - Swine Flu Advice The swine flu pandemic means employers need to take steps to protect workers and to ensure appropriate business continuity plans are in place.
    - OSHA Update On October 1, OSHA announced it is initiating a national emphasis program (NEP) on recordkeeping to assess the accuracy of injury and illness data recorded by employers.
  - Compliance Newsletter September 09 In this issue: employee performance, OSHA regulations, forklift training, SPCC plans, considerations for transfer of property, and more.
    - HR Success Story The Outten family of dealerships streamlined their employment process and ensured compliance with HotlinkHR.
    - SPCC Plans This article provides additional background to the SPCC rules and includes references to upcoming changes.
    - OSHA Update OSHA issued a press release on September 9 announcing a final rule revising the personal protective equipment (PPE) sections of its standards.
    - Forklift Training A recent death at a car dealership is a stark reminder of the need for a thorough forklift training program. KPA has recently added 2 additional online trainings to our offerings.
    - Transfer of Property Some cities and counties have specific procedures for you to follow when closing a facility, but what if youâ€™re just transferring operations to a new tenant?
    - HR Regulatory Update KPA's monthly update on HR regulations, including minimum wage law, immigration law, and the Lily Ledbetter Fair Play Act.
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  - Whitepapers
    - HR Recordkeeping Checklist Download KPA’s HR Records Retention Checklist to learn what documents and records you should keep and for how long you must keep them to be in compliance with federal law.
    - 6 Pitfalls to Avoid in Employee Termination
    - HR Compliance Checklist
    - Red Flags Rules for Dealers
    - Simple Steps to Selecting HR Software Following a simple 10-step process will ensure you are able to select the best HR software to manage core HR functionality effectively and cost efficiently.
    - Taking the Pain Out of Performance Appraisals Done right, as part of a comprehensive process known as performance management, employee appraisals can be a powerful tool for building your business and improving your bottom line.
    - Affirmative Action This whitepaper gives an overview of the requirements for Affirmative Action Plans including who needs to have one and what it should contain.
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  - Articles
    - FMLA Amended for Military Service Members The federal Family Medical Leave Act allows eligible employees 12 weeks of unpaid leave because of "any qualifying exigency."
    - Employment Testing and Screening Procedures Properly applied, tests and screening procedures can limit or avoid the personnel headaches that plague an employer who may otherwise hire the wrong person for the wrong position.
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- Environmental, Health & Safety Resources
  - Client Success Stories
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    - Walnut Ford Success Story
    - Walnut Creek Honda Success Story
    - Grand Auto Success Story
    - Cal-Coast Machinery Success Story
    - Thoroughbred Chevrolet Recommends KPA "I must admit that K.P.A. was one of the best investments our company has made in the 11 years I have been a manager here. I encourage anyone in my field to give them a try, you will be glad you did."
  - Whitepapers
    - EHS Compliance Checklist
    - 6H Rule Compliance Checklist for Body Shops On January 9, 2008, the EPA accepted a new standard called the 6H rule to reduce the public’s health exposure to Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs).
    - Best Practices in EHS
    - Body Shop EHS Compliance Checklist
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    - EHS Benefits
  - Articles
    - EPA HAPs 6H article published in Auto Body News EPA HAPs 6H article published in Auto Body News
    - DOT Hazmat Compliance for Dealerships
    - Maximizing the Benefits of your Safety Committee
    - Hybrid Safety for Service Managers
    - Hybrid Safety for Service Technicians
    - Hybrid Safety for Sales Personnel
    - Safety Guidelines for Servicing Gasoline Tanks
    - New EPA Requirements for Body Shops 40 CFR Part 63
    - Best Management Practices for Car Washing Operations (Florida)
    - Heat Illness - Education and Prevention Reduce the Risk of Injury and Liability California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) developed a heat illness prevention standard, which requires employers to take four basic steps to prevent heat illness.
  - OSHA Documents OSHA compliance resources - articles and documents related to OSHA compliance, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
    - OSHA Hexavalent Chromium Standards Hex Chromium is found in some automotive paint pigments, and is encountered by technicians while painting and sanding. This is an especially big hazard when refinishing older vehicles as the concentrations were much higher in older paints. This booklet,
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TADA Compliance information for the Texas Auto Dealers Association, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
CADA Compliance resources for the Colorado Auto Dealers Association, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
OADA EHS Compliance resources for the Ohio Automobile Dealers Association, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
NNCTDA EHS Compliance Information for the Nebraska New Car and Truck Dealers Association
CATA Compliance information for the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
CNCDA Compliance information for the California New Car Dealers Association, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
GCIA Compliance information for the Georgia Collision Industry Association, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
CMDA Information and resources on EHS and HR compliance for the Florida Auto Dealers Association, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
NAEDA Information and resources on EHS and HR compliance for the North American Equipment Dealers Association, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
CARA Information and resources on EHS and HR compliance for the Florida Auto Dealers Association, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
AED Information and resources on EHS and HR compliance for the North American Equipment Dealers Association, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
FADA Information and resources on EHS and HR compliance for the Florida Auto Dealers Association, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
FWEDA Compliance information for the Far West Equipment Dealers Association, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
GADA EHS and HR compliance resources for the Georgia Auto Dealers Association, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
IADA Illinois Automobile Dealers Association endorses HotlinkHR, the HR compliance solution from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
MVEA Mississippi Valley Equipment Association endorses EHS and HR compliance services from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
NFADA Nevada Franchised Auto Dealers Association endorses EHS and HR compliance services from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
NMADA New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association endorses EHS and HR compliance services from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
NYSADA EHS compliance resources, information and whitepapers for the New York State Automobile Dealers Association, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
OK Compliance resources for EHS and HR compliance for the Oklahoma Auto Dealers Association, from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
PAA KPA, the nation's compliance expert, presents EHS and HR compliance resources and information for members of PAA.
TAA TAA is proud to endorse EHS and HR compliance services and software from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
VADA VADA members can find EHS and HR compliance information and resources here - provided by KPA, the nation's compliance expert.
WATDA WATDA endorses HotlinkHR, the complete HR compliance solution from KPA, the nation's compliance expert.