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On January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers must begin following expanded break requirements for all employees. Current law only requires employers to provide “sufficient time to eat a meal” every eight hours and “adequate time from work” to use the nearest restroom every four hours.
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FTC Issues Warning Letters to 97 Dealership Groups
Minnesota dealers should note a recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warning letter campaign that targets how vehicle prices are advertised. While the letters do not create new law, they clearly signal enforcement priorities and raise important questions about how...
East Coast VW Dealers File Class Action Against Scout & VW
Two East Coast Volkswagen dealers have filed a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen Group of America (VWoA) over its planned direct-to-consumer sales model for Scout-branded vehicles. The case was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the...
REMINDER: New Ad Standard Regarding Retired Courtesy Vehicles
The MADA Advertising Standards Steering Committee has adopted a new Advertising Standard addressing how dealers advertise retired courtesy vehicles. The standard took effect March 1, 2026. Below is the full text of the new standard: Retired Courtesy Vehicles. For...
New Deductions for “Qualified Overtime Compensation”
IRS Issues FAQs on the New Deduction for “Qualified Overtime Compensation” — What Dealerships Need to Know The “Big Beautiful Bill Act” created a new above-the-line federal income tax deduction for certain overtime compensation, often referred to as the “No Tax on...
PFAS is Top Priority
As for MADA, we are pleased we no longer have to advance legislation to address the dealer license background check issue. Our top legislative priority for 2026 will be fixing PFAS reporting requirements. Currently, manufacturers will be required to report to the...
Session Starts February 17
The 2026 Legislative Session begins on February 17, and there will be many changes as lawmakers convene. Opening day promises to be somber, with it being the first day back in session since the assassination of former Speaker Melissa Hortman. Due to increased...
