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2018/19 Annual Training Update – August 2018

31 July 2018 Don’t forget that this year’s annual training syllabus is significantly harder and early indications are showing a lower pass rate for 2018/19. Don’t get caught out and face disciplinary consequences: organise your annual training today.

Are you keeping up with ongoing GDPR compliance?

31 July 2018 The IGA is continuing to offer on-site GDPR support and certification to ensure that your business complies with GDPR standards and avoids costly fines. Find out more about the services here and read feedback from other members.

Be Aware - August 2018

31 July 2018 Customers using dash cams to record inside garages, when a company your business trades with fails, and dismissing an employee just before their 2 year's service are the topics explored in this month's legal update.

How to support a colleague diagnosed with cancer

31 July 2018 Cancer can be hard to talk about, so automotive charity Ben offer guidance on how to support an employee or colleague diagnosed with the disease.

Progress Recruitment to roll out new MOT Tester Training more widely through IGA

30 July 2018 Progress Recruitment Solutions (UK) Ltd, the Norwich-based automotive recruitment specialist, has announced they will be working with the Independent Garage Association (IGA) to make their MOT Tester training courses more accessible to automotive...

IGA shares advice in Government counterfeit car parts campaign

30 July 2018 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is working with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to raise awareness about the risks of counterfeit car parts.

Trade bodies up in arms about MOT briefing paper

25 July 2018 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) and National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) strongly oppose today’s report from The Adam Smith Institute recommending the abolishment of the MOT test.

Be Aware – July 2018

29 June 2018 This month the RMI legal team advise how to deal with workplace issues caused by the World Cup, such as absence and low productivity. The risks involved with car wash businesses, bumping and redundancy, and zero hour contracts are also covered.

MOT Update – July 2018

29 June 2018 DVSA issue a new special notice, and clarify where you can take emission limit data from when testing to the manufacturer’s plate value.

Be Aware Special: VAT business directory scam

29 June 2018 A new business directory scam has surfaced from a business called 'British Business & Commerce', claiming to need your VAT details to update their database in line with EU regulations.

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