CAWA Connections (12/19/13)

CAWA Leadership Meetings to Bring Guest Speakers including AAIA President Kathleen Schmatz

On February 7, 2014 in Napa California, CAWA leadership will hear presentations from EBAY Motors (its impact on the traditional aftermarket), the Marx Group (industry consolidations that affect your business) and AAIA (what's occurring nationally that will impact your business.) All members and friends of the Association are invited to attend the session (11 am - 3pm). Information will be sent out before the year's end, however, for immediate questions, contact CAWA's President & CEO , Rodney Pierini at 800.332.2292, ext. 1 or [email protected].

EEOC and English Only Rules in the Workplace
See the enclosed alert by our attorney at Wilke Fluery (view). Recall, as a member, you have ½ hour per month of FREE legal consultation. For our attorneys in the three states we represent click here www.cawa.org.

California Small Employers May Enroll Now for Health Care Coverage Beginning Jan. 1

Covered California, the state's marketplace for the federal health care reform law, has launched the full self-enrollment function of the Small Business Health Options (SHOP) online marketplace. This significant new function on the Covered California website will enable small business owners with one to 50 eligible employees to fully enroll for coverage now that may begin as early as January 1, 2014. See the enclosed article (view) for more information and contact our employee benefits partner Mat Nabity of Armstrong & Associates at 800.575.6891 or [email protected].

IRS Sets Mileage Rates for 2014
Beginning on Jan. 1, the standard mileage rates for the use of a vehicle will be: 56 cents per mile for business miles driven.

Quality Parts Coalition Releases Video Encouraging Choice in the Use of Collision Replacement Parts
See the video (view). CAWA is a member of the Quality Parts Coalition. For more information contact our President & CEO, Rodney Pierini at [email protected] or 800.332.2292, ext. 1.

California's EDD Employer Newsletter is Now Available Online

To subscribe to this FREE newsletter, see www.edd.ca.gov/About_EDD/Get_Email_Notices.htm. These newsletters will give employers timely news, reminders and information regarding the services and resources available through the State's Employment Development Department.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM YOUR CAWA FAMILY

May your 2014 be the best for you
and your family
in business, health and life.

2013 Dues Non Deductibility Statement
For federal income tax purposes, CAWA dues may be deductible as a business expense but not as a charitable contribution. CAWA estimates that 53% of your dues for 2013 are not deductible as a business expense because they are attributable to lobbying as is in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 6033. Contributions to the Political Action Fund are not deductible as a charitable contribution or as a business expense for federal income tax purposes. For more information, consult with your accountant or tax attorney.

For Prospective CAWA Members - Listen Up
You have been receiving editions of this electronic newsletter to show you the value that CAWA brings to your business and the automotive aftermarket out west. To continue receiving these communications, we ask that you join CAWA in 2014. Enclosed is a membership application (click here) and we do hope that you have seen the value we offer and will become a part of our family this coming year. To find out more about membership and what we do, visit www.cawa.org and contact our President & CEO, Rodney Pierini at [email protected] or 800.332.2292 .

CAWA Connections (12/19/13)

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