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Using Social Media for Employment Screening Can Be Risky

Although much is said about implementing social media policies for employees, the discussion of using social media sites as a means for screening new hire applicants has been less explored. Read on to learn some risks to be aware of and best practices to consider.

Compli Blog, "Using Social Media for Employment Screening Can Be Risky," Max Arbow

Employee or Independent Contractor: One Way of Thinking it Through

It is important for employers to examine every independent contractor relationship before the Labor Department, the IRS or even a state agency does. Read on to learn a helpful way of thinking which can help raise questions about independent contractor relationships where they should be raised.

Fisher & Phillips, LLP Labor Letter, November 2011, "Employee of Independent Contrator: One Way of Thinking it Through," By John McLachlan

Dealerships are Targets for ID Thieves-From Inside and Outside

When police pulled over Hurley, a top producer in a local dealership's finance department, they found a "forgery mill on wheels" with a mix of stolen credit card numbers from a telemarketing company and sales contracts from the dealership. Read on to learn more about the case and simple practices that can protect your dealership when it comes to identitiy theft.

Automotive News Finance & Insurance Newsletter, "Dealerships are targets for ID thieves, from inside and outside," By Amy Wilson

Compli Webinar: Top Legal Trends-What to Expect in 2012

Join Compli and leading automotive attorney, Eric L. Chase, of Bressler, Amery & Ross P.C., as we discuss critical issues that will affect dealerships in 2012. By attending this webinar, dealerships will gain insight into these issues and be better prepared to address them in coming months.

Agenda will include:

• Consumer-based actions against dealers
• The growing climate of regulatory and economic uncertainty
• Factory pressures on dealers for facilities and performance
• Threats of involuntary franchise termination

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Upcoming Seminars & Events:  

February 2012:

• February 3rd: Compli to Attend AutoTeam America 2012 CEO/CFO Forum

• February 4th-6th: Compli to Exhibit at 2012 NADA Convention & Expo

For more information, contact Jonica Smith at: jonica@compli.com.