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New Minnesota Break Requirements
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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MN Dealers Visits Ethos Group
Earlier this month, MADA had the opportunity to bring a group of Minnesota dealers to the Ethos Group corporate headquarters in Dallas for an exclusive visit. The trip provided a behind-the-scenes look at Ethos’ unique approach to F&I, their focus on long-term...
Sale of Vehicles Under Stop-Sale/Recall
SALE OF VEHICLES UNDER STOP-SALE/RECALL Federal law clearly prohibits dealers from selling new motor vehicles under an active recall or stop-sale order. However, neither federal law nor Minnesota law expressly prohibits franchised dealers from selling used vehicles...
State Mandated EV Training
EV Training is State Mandated for All Dealerships EV training is required by state law and is separate and distinct from any brand-specific certification. The law reads as follows: “A new motor vehicle dealer licensed under this chapter that operates under an...
New Minnesota Break Requirements Take Effect January 1, 2026
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...
CARB FAQ’s
NOTE: This document does not constitute legal advice. Only the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) can issue authoritative guidance on the CARB regulations. MADA sent a draft of these FAQs to the MPCA for review. The MPCA declined to provide any substantive...
Ethos Group and Minnesota Auto Dealers Association Announce Partnership.
MADA recently announced a new endorsement with the Ethos Group. Ethos Group is an industry leader in the F&I space, and offers a wide range of innovative products and services to dealerships across the United States. “This partnership with Ethos Group...
