Join us tomorrow as Alexandra Bellanti, Employers Council Pay Equity Attorney, Affirmative Action Planning Services, explains what's changed in the law since December, how employers have been addressing job openings and recaps how to avoid fines from non-compliance enforcement. The 1.5-hour webinar begins at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
Designed for dealer principals, general managers, HR managers, business managers and controllers, Alex will discuss issues employers are facing today and how they're handling the new law — the biggest being evergreen postings and in-line promotions. She'll walk you through how to develop pay bands and outline court decisions that uphold the law.
Alex Bellanti joined Employers Council in the summer of 2018 as an attorney with the Employment Law Services department. In November 2020, she transitioned to a role as the Pay Equity Attorney within the Specialized Legal Services Department, and works with the AAPS/Pay Equity Grup on performing pay equity audits and advising members on related matters.
Alex specializes in wage and hour law, with a current emphasis on pay equity, along with discrimination and EEO law. Previously, Alex practiced Plaintiff's side employment law for nearly five years in Colorado and Oklahoma. Outside the office, Alex enjoys skiing and Texas Rangers baseball.
How to address paid leave and employee abuse, now that it's law
Join us Thursday as Dean Harris, Employers Council Attorney & Western Slope Area Manager, explains how to navigate the state's end of the public health emergency against federal regulations — AND what that means to you. The 1.5-hour webinar begins at 8 a.m. Thursday.
Designed for dealer principals, general managers, HR managers, business managers and controllers, Dean will walk you through what happens to public health leave when the public health emergency ends. He'll discuss differences between paying employees for time off versus separated personal and sick leave, as well as how to pay public health emergency leave for commissioned sales and flag employees.
You'll learn
The legal requirements of the Healthy Families & Workplaces Act
The difference between the general sick leave and public health emergency leave sections of the Act
How to transition to the post-COVID workplace after the requirement for public health emergency expires
Common situations that arise in drafting and managing leave plans under the Act
Dean Harris' career has centered on human resources and employment law issues. Early on, he clerked for Colorado Court of Appeals Judge Jose D.L. Marquez, followed by practicing employment, civil rights and criminal law as an associate attorney for Benezra & Culver, LLC.
He worked with Mountain States Employers Council as staff attorney from 2006-10, then as VP and HR Regional Manager for a community bank with 425 associates in 60 locations in California and Colorado, where he oversaw HR and employment law issues.
He rejoined the now-Employers Council in May 2017 to represent the interests of Employers Council and its members on the western slope.
It's a Denver Auto Show of firsts — and you're invited!
It's the FIRST Denver Auto Show in our lifetime that will take place under Denver's skyline.
It's the FIRST Preview Gala that will take place under canopies, tents and Denver's night sky!
And it's the FIRST Colorado Automotive Hall of Fame dinner EVER, where iconic, visionary and community-centric dealers across the state will be honored by their colleagues!
Join us under the stars for the 12th Annual Denver Auto Show Preview Gala at Elitch Gardens!
The evening begins with the inaugural Colorado Automotive Hall of Fame reception and dinner, followed by the first induction ceremony of Colorado's dealers.
When the doors close on the Colorado Automotive Hall of Fame, they open to the Preview Gala, which will showcase more than 500 new vehicles on the showroom floor, along with attractions, such as Camp Jeep® and the Excel Energy's EV Garage and Ride 'n Drive event. You'll be the first to enjoy the new auto show floor before the doors open to the public!
Tickets for the evening are $200.
Click here for a peek about who's being inducted in the inaugural Colorado Automotive Hall of Fame.
Click here for more information about the Preview Gala.
There's nothing like playing the West Course at The Broadmoor
Join us at The Broadmoor Golf Club Thursday morning for the CADA Annual Golf Event! Chances are you'll want to check in at The Broadmoor Wednesday night, as the Golf Event kicks off with breakfast at 7, followed by a shotgun start.
First, there's the history
At 6,800 feet, this legendary Donald Ross/Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed course offers breathtaking views of the mountains and Colorado Springs, while giving you a choice of spectacular approach shots.
Then there's the challenge
Don’t let the scenery fool you. Site of the 1998 PGA Cup Matches, the West Course plays tight off the tee, with steeply angled greens and heavily tree lined holes — all of which makes for a very challenging and rewarding round of golf!
Followed by lunch and awards
As you roll off the course, join us at the Golf Club for lunch and awards. Even if you don't walk away with an award for the lowest score, you may win for best ball — or highest score. Join us for lunch to find out...
Join us at The Broadmoor for the CADA Annual Convention, where we'll have spectacular speakers — like Drew Bledsoe!
Keynote Speaker Scott Monty
Who we are: How building a strong culture leads to better outcomes
Scott Monty combines his years as an executive at Ford Motor Company with his uncanny ability to merge technology with humanity — and how to adapt all to today's dealerships.
Keynote Speaker
Drew Bledsoe, former NFL Quarterback
From Stadiums to Vineyards: The journey of football champion & entrepreneur Drew Bledsoe
Drew Bledsoe shares his experience as a successful NFL quarterback to a thriving vintner in this interview. After suffering a serious injury, he bounced back by switching to a new field: the vineyard.
Chip Perry
Could a one-person sales model be right for your dealership?
After leading AutoTrader.com, TrueCar and several other ventures, A2Z Sync CEO and President Chip Perry now has the chance to work on the biggest and most important opportunity in automotive retail: Helping dealers improve
the core customer experience.
Jonathan Smoke
Economics of the Auto Market
COVID. Microchip shortages. Mergers. Acquisitions. Electric vehicles. Regulations. Legislative actions.
Dealers today are faced with a plethora of potential obstacles — as past generations of dealers have. That's the thing about this industry: It's always changing. Cox Automotive Chief EconomistJonathan Smoke peeks at what's ahead from an economist's perspective.
This just in: Title Processing after COVID webinar is now available through CADA's Education on Demand. The August 9 webinar includes downloads of specific forms and the statewide Title manual. If you missed this or any CADA webinar, stream them through CADA's Education on Demand.
We are saddened to inform you that Eugene Peter "Pete" O'Meara Jr. '70, son of Eugene '43, also deceased, passed away on August 5, 2021.
"Pete is survived by his daughter, Taryn Aldretti (Patrick) and siblings, Alanna Kimmel, Molly Sierra, Kevin O'Meara, Maureen Hogue, and Mark O'Meara, and was Good Ole Uncle Pete to many nieces and nephews. His wife Nancy predeceased him in 2017. Pete was the 3rd of 6 children, born in Denver on August 17, 1952, to Eugene P. and Nancy J. O'Meara. He graduated from Regis Jesuit High School, then Colorado State University in 1974 with a degree in business. Pete joined the family business, Mountains State Ford Truck Center, working with and being mentored by his dad. He eventually moved on to running the dealership. On September 24, 1983 he married Nancy and a few short years later he welcomed his only child, Taryn. Pete was a wonderful father, die-hard Broncos fan and guitar enthusiast. He enjoyed Sunday football games, and even had the opportunity to go to Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004. He had great guitar collection and enjoyed playing with his sister Maureen. He also loved shooting sporting clays and tinkering in his garage where he stored his classic cars. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all that knew him." Click here to view the full obituary.
We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Pete's soul and the consolation of his family and all those who loved him. May he rest in peace.
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Don’t Take the Bait from Phishing Scammers
In our modern world, the use of emails as a primary form of communication has become the norm. But with this comes the risk of cyberattacks that prey upon you and your employees who use email in increasingly clever ways.
Phishing emails are sent by scammers to try to gain access to basic information from users. Once they have this, they may be able to infiltrate your email, I.T. network, bank account, or other accounts. Even the use of spam filters may not be enough to catch every phishing email that tries to sneak into your inbox. So what can be done to keep your business’s information and accounts safe?
Know what to look for. Phishing emails can be very convincing. They might seem to come from friends, family members, coworkers, authorities, or even use familiar logos to appear similar to companies you trust. But if you look closely, there are generally ways to tell if they are legitimate. A few things to keep an eye out for may be:
Typos and grammar errors
Incorrect or mismatched email addresses
Generic signatures
“Too good to be true” claims or offers of large rewards
False invoices
Fear tactics, such as urgent calls to action, suspicious activity, or failed log-in attempts
Asking you to confirm or fill in personal information
It’s important to note that legitimate companies generally have domain emails, won’t ask for sensitive information, and don’t send unsolicited attachments. Their links will match legitimate URLs, and they won’t try to trick you into clicking on anything.1
Add extra layers of protection. Make sure to look into the use of anti-virus software and ensure it is up to date. Also, consider the use of multifactor authentication, which requires two or more credentials to log in. If a scammer were to convince an employee to fall for a phishing scam, multifactor authentication can help make it more difficult to successfully get into that employee’s accounts.
Back up important data on a regular basis in case the worst were to occur. This is a good practice in general, but can be especially helpful to keep your records and documents in safe standing should the originals be compromised.
Report phishing attempts. If you or your employees have successfully identified a potential phishing email, report the message and delete it from the inbox right away. Most email hosts have an option to report spam and block specific email addresses. If you are questioning the validity of an email, take a moment to read it carefully and look up any keywords or identifying notes that could lead you to make an informed decision. And, if you suspect you clicked on a bad link, take action right away by contacting your information security department.
Phishing emails could put you and your business in danger. When in doubt, be wary of suspicious emails and don’t take the bait.
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