AOCA's Management Certification Course is the industry's premier training program for fast lube managers. Participants will learn about: 
  • Leadership 
  • Manager's responsibilities 
  • Safety, OSHA, & regulatory compliance
  • Attracting & retaining customers & employees
  • And much more! 
Join us in Irvine, CA August 6th-7th or Dallas, TX September 10th-11th. Click here for details. 
Capital Hill
This month in AOCA's Government Affairs Update: 
  • Stop putting up with unfair competition-Use AOCA's Online Magnuson Moss Warranty Act Operator Complaint Form Today!
  • New Global Regulatory Change Could Affect Value of Used Oil Next Year
  • DIYer Used Oil Collection Survey to Create Operator Incentives with the Department of Energy
  • API announces rollout date for ILSAC GF-6A, GF-6B, and API SP as May 1, 2020
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When the Carolina Hurricanes broke a 10-year playoff drought this year, its social media team was along for the ride.

By capitalizing on content marketing (and with a little help from their friends), the 'Canes scored a  social media hat trick: they increased their base, enhanced their reputation and earned a few extra bucks with their marketing efforts.

Q&A  with Affinity HR's  Claudia St. John
Q:   We are about to hire an independent contractor but want to run a background check on him before we hire him.  Can we run a background check on an independent contractor and make the contract contingent on the results?
 
A:  Yes, if the contractor will have access to sensitive materials or the nature of his work requires a clean background check, yes, you can make the contract contingent on that. You should also include language in the contract around confidentiality of information and non-solicitation. But the most important component of your contract should be that the contract does not constitute an employee-employer relationship. Of course, it's important to make sure that you are classifying the worker correctly - many independent contractors would probably be considered employees if the Department of Labor (DOL) were to investigate the nature of the work relationship. To make sure your contractor is appropriately classified, click here for the DOL's fact sheet on Independent Contractor classifications .
Hiring and Retaining Entry Level Employees - More Challenges Ahead!
If you've hired employees and/or lost employees to competitors during the past year, you know the challenges of the current labor market, and hopefully have taken some proactive steps to address those issues. But for those employers attempting to hire - and keep - entry level employees, the challenges are particularly daunting.

Introducing the AOCA Vendor Cup
AOCA would like to acknowledge our vendor members who serve as ambassadors for our association and industry! AOCA's Vendor Cup will be awarded to the vendor member who referred the most new members to AOCA during the prior calendar year. Be sure the referred member lists your name or company name in the "Referred By" box when registering for membership online. The inaugural Vendor Cup winner will be announced at iFLEX 2020. 

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