ATTENTION California Car Wash Operators With Employees!

EFFECTIVE January 1, 2012 all employers, including all car wash businesses are required to collect additional information from new hires. WCA Labor Attorney Gary Bethel of Littler Mendelson has prepared a template for WCA members to use. Download required form here, insert your business name at the top, and print out. The regulation MAY be extended to include all employees, including existing employees.

The DLSE Commissioner will release a final template sometime next week, and perhaps a ruling on whether this is required for new hires or all employees. Should there be any changes to the template or additional information, WCA will send out another notification.

If you have further questions, contact Gary Bethel, Littler Mendelson, 888.851.1160.

Respectfully,
Ross HutchingsExecutive Director

Sander Romick, WCA Legislative/Legal Chair

Update!

The notice portion WILL NOT APPLY TO EXISTING HIRES. Only those hired after January 1, 2012.

State targeting employers that don't play by rules

January 4, 2012--San Francisco Chronicle

Charles and Tamara Welsh's San Jose hair salon offered $15 haircuts. But nearby competitors were charging as little as $6 or $7.

"I said, 'How can that be?' "Charles said. "I'd walk into these salons and ask questions. I soon found out that they were paying their employees all cash under the table. It was a whole subculture. You can't compete with that when you follow labor laws."

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NLRB postpones effective date of its employee rights notice-posting rule to April 30, 2012 — AGENCY REGULATION

The National Labor Relations Board has agreed to postpone the effective date of its employee rights notice-posting rule at the request of the federal court in Washington, DC, hearing a legal challenge regarding the rule. The Board’s ruling states that it has determined that postponing the effective date of the rule would facilitate the resolution of the legal challenges that have been filed with respect to the rule. The new implementation date is April 30, 2012.

Most private sector employers will be required to post the 11-by-17-inch notice on the new implementation date of April 30. The notice is available at no cost from the NLRB through its website, http://www.nlrb.gov/poster, which has additional information on posting requirements and NLRB jurisdiction.

Source: NLRB

NEW Member Benefit

Car Wash-Specific Employee Handbook

WCA has produced a new, up-to-date car wash-specific Employee Handbook.
The WCA Car Wash Employee Handbook:

• Commissioned by WCA and written by the CEA (California Employers Association) specifically for car wash operations

• Separate handbooks have been developed for all 12 states who belong to WCA—tailored to each state's specific laws

• Bi-lingual (Spanish) version (California only)

• In electronic format—easy to adapt for individual operations

• Will be updated as laws change

• Is a $300 value

• FREE for WCA Members

Please contact Brandie Delaney, Membership Coordinator at 800.344.9274 or brandied@wcwa.org to order your copy today.

2012 Annual Convention & Tradeshow

September 18-20, 2012 | San Diego Convention Center

ABOUT THE WCA CONVENTION AND TRADESHOW

The Western Carwash Association (WCA) is hosting its 31st Annual Convention and Tradeshow at the San Diego Convention Center in beautiful San Diego, California. More than 500 car wash owner/operators attending education sessions and more than 1,600 attendees walking the tradeshow floor are anticipated. With 20 million people and 2,000+ car washes within 200 miles of San Diego along with the lowest registration cost in over a decade, this show will draw a huge drive-in attendance. WCA is the longest running regional car wash show in the U.S. and draws attendees from the twelve western states as well as throughout the country. Being an exhibitor provides you with unique access to the top leaders and decision-makers in the car wash industry.

WHY EXHIBIT AT THE WCA CONVENTION AND TRADESHOW

• Location: San Diego has: enormous geographical draw, easily accessible throughout the West, exceptional convention center, flexible accommodations, incredible entertainment and mild weather.

• Traffic: Dedicated exhibit hours for attendees.

• Direct Exposure: WCA tradeshow is known as a personable venue, offering one-on-one opportunities to showcase products or services.

• Marketing: Exhibiting companies, contacts and products/services will be promoted throughout the entire year as part of WCA’s extensive marketing plan including e-communications, direct mail print and website presence.

• Promotion: Opportunities exist to send a pre-conference mailing promoting products or services.

• Networking: Two complimentary tradeshow badges for each booth purchased for booth personnel.

• Education: Exhibitors receive complimentary entrance to all education sessions.

RESERVING BOOTH SPACE

Please carefully read the exhibit terms and conditions included in this prospectus. Review the enclosed floor plan or visit www.wcwa.org to select desired booth space and complete the exhibitor booth application. Booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served, first-paid basis. Booth reservations are not guaranteed until payment has been made in full. Mail, email or fax your completed form with payment to:

WCA 2012 Annual Convention
950 Glenn Drive, Suite 150, Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 932-2209 Fax
For more information contact: Beth Bettencourt, WCA Convention & Meeting Coordinator, at (916) 932-1910 or bethb@wcwa.org.

Download Exhibitor Prospectus

Join WCA Today!

Membership in the Western Carwash Association provides you with a competitive edge. Many of our benefits are geared toward helping you run your business from a new employee handbook to free consultation with labor attorney. Membership provides you with information through our website and EXPRESS newsletter. We have an excellent working relationship with regulators and employer services. Our benefits are geared to give you a competitive edge as well by providing group discounts for you as an individual operator.

We have been able to build an alliance with ICA (International Carwash Association) where WCA members can participate in their WaterSavers program (at the ICA member price, just for being a member of WCA!). We have an exclusive insurance program managed by a former car wash operator who understands your needs. Our merchant bank card, personal health benefits program, discounted shipping, web development and marketing – add to that ROI (Return On Investment) for membership.

For less than $1/day you can receive all these benefits, while helping ensure that the car wash industry remains viable in this struggling economy. Join Today!