S/S Sales Tax: Possible Exemption Elimination!!!!

The New York State Car Wash Association (NYSCWA) board is crafting a strategy to fight the proposed elimination of the sales tax on coin-operated carwashes.

Please read Tax Reform 'Coin-op car wash sales tax' (p16) and 'Commission Report Package #1' (p13), then be prepared to reach out to your local legislators in the coming weeks.

The board will provide you with contact information and its specific plan soon.

Walt Hartl, NYSCWA President

Important Oct. 1 Deadline!
Employees Must Know About the Affordable Care Act!!!

Every company, regardless of size, must notify its employees about the Obamacare health insurance marketplace, which opens on October 1.

Despite the fact that you might employ fewer than 50 people, you still need to notify your employees. The notification requirement applies to any business regulated under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which covers all companies with at least one employee and $500,000 in annual revenue.

To learn more visit these links:

Guide

Model Notice

NYS Wage Theft Prevention Act - wage statements must be sent by February 1, 2013.

Please visit New York State Labor Department website for more details.

NYS Department of Labor

Audit Update! *July 2012

The New York State Car Wash Association (NYSCWA) has assembled educational information and the NYS Labor Law Summary For Carwashes to ensure that every member knows the law and complies with it. If you would like to request an educational seminar, contact us at 518/280-4767 or 800/287-6604. read the full article>>

NYC Washes Face Licensing

New York City Councilmember Melissa Mark-Viferito has introduced a local law, Int. No. 0852-2012, which would amend the New York City Administrative Code to license carwashes. This bill would only have application in the City of New York. read the full article>>>

WaterSavers™

The NYSCWA is a new partner with the ICA's WaterSavers™ program! All NYSCWA members are eligible and you DO NOT need  to be a member of the ICA to participate. This program is designed to help carwash owners and operators promote their environmentally-friendly business practices and educate consumers about the environmental benefits of professional carwashing. To sign up visit icawatersavers.org. Consumers can learn more about this program at www.washwithwatersavers.com

OSHA Compliance one-day comprehesive update

Keep your workplace safe and stay fully compliant with OSHA's ever-changing regulations - view brochure

NYSERDA - Energy Savings Incentives click here to learn more >>