Sample Dealership COVID-19 Daily Screening Survey
/Sample Dealership COVID-19 Daily Screening Survey
Read MoreInterim Guidance for Quarantine Restrictions on Travelers Arriving in New York State Following Out of State Travel
/New York State has issued a travel advisory for anyone coming to New York after travel to states that are not contiguous to New York
Read MoreCOVID QUESTIONNAIRE IS A DAILY REQUIREMENT
/Every dealership employee should begin their shift with the completion of a daily COVID screening questionnaire. When dealerships were given the okay to open their doors to the public, dealers had to affirm to the State that specific safety protocols would be followed, one of those was daily mandatory COVID screening questions.
Read MoreNew York State Revises Safety Plan Requirements
/On July 1st, New York State published a revised Interim Guidance for Vehicle Sales, Leases, and Rentals During the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency.
Dealers must become thoroughly familiar with the revised guidance and affirm again that you have read and understand the updated guidance. You will also need to replace the previous guidance in your Safety Plan with the current guidance, dated July 1, 2020.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Safety Plan Dealer Instructions for Completing State Mandated Plan
/On March 18th, when Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.6, closing all but New York State’s essential businesses, GNYADA immediately started advocating to have all new car dealer operations – sales and service – open for business.
Read MoreNADA Releases Guide on Federal Aid Programs
/NADA released a concise summary of federal aid programs available to qualifying businesses to respond to the COVID-19 crisis
Read MoreEPA, CDC Release Guidance for Sanitizing Where Americans Live, Work and Play
/The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated guidance to help facility operators and families properly clean and disinfect spaces.
Read MoreGNYADA: Best Practices for Remote Vehicle Sales
/New York State determined, on March 26th, expanding an Executive Order by Governor Cuomo, that car sales are essential. Dealers can sell or lease vehicles as long as they abide by the strict requirements of conducting sales remotely and follow the CDC requirements.
Read MoreGNYADA: Sample COVID-19 Employee and Customer Letters & Memos
/Below are communications GNYADA has prepared to help dealers inform employees and customers about the steps they have taken to maintain a safe workplace, help consumer sentiment, and keep employees at ease:
Read MoreGNYADA Best Practices for Test Drives During the COVID-19 Pandemic
/GNYADA continues to receive questions about test drives. Since we last wrote about test drives, Gov.Cuomo has added new safety measures for employees and customers, including the use of face coverings. Below you will find some best practice ideas for conducting test drives during the coronavirus pandemic. It is advisable that dealers create a test drive policy, distribute it and train employees to follow the policy.
Read MoreStop the Spread of Germs Poster
/Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, like coronavirus disease 2019 by avoiding close contact with people who are sick; covering cough and sneeze; avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth; and washing your hands with soap and water.
NADA Revises FAQs on the Emergency Employee Leave Mandate
/Review NADA's updated FAQs on the federal emergency employee leave mandates under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). These updates reflect DOL's recently updated guidance on how to compute hours and regular rate of pay and clarifications for emergency sick leave under FFCRA.
Read MoreNADA: The CARES Act and Dealerships FAQ
/The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), signed into law on March 27, 2020, is the most expansive economic stimulus package in American history. This FAQ provides an overview of the CARES Act’s impact on dealerships and of important information regarding federal loans programs, tax credits and provisions, and enhanced unemployment benefits.
Read MoreNADA Provides Guidance for Dealers with PPP Loans
/Review NADA’s PPP Loans: Use of Proceeds and Forgiveness NADA Preliminary Guidance, which provides valuable insights on the forgiveness elements of the PPP loan program.
Read MoreA Dealer Guide to Safely Operating Your Dealership During a Pandemic
/NADA's new Dealer Guide to Safely Operating Your Dealership During a Pandemic helps dealers maintain essential operations while minimizing unnecessary risks. The guide provides information from reliable sources including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for keeping employees and customers safe during the pandemic
Read MoreNADA: Dealership Health and Safety Concerns During a Pandemic
/NADA's latest FAQs, "Dealership Health and Safety Concerns During A Pandemic," outline the steps dealerships can take to provide a safe environment for their employees, followed by frequently asked questions related to occupational health and safety law during the pandemic and what steps to take should an employee test positive for covid-19.
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