GNYADA November 2016 Newsletter

Beware of Misleading Job Applications

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teer or extracurricular capacities.

tion’s records department for the can- didate’s period of attendance and their graduation date; all you’ll need to provide is their social security number. Use your network for independent confirmation. As long as you’re not violating a request that you not reach out to a certain person, consult trust- ed colleagues who may have crossed paths with the candidate. The need for thoroughness when researching aspiring hires is ongoing. The above tips and practices will help dealers to identify falsified work histories and resumes, and, most importantly, stop bogus job-seekers from doing more harm if they’re hired.

County Health Departments are con- ducting random compliance inspec- tions of dealerships’ above ground storage tanks (AST). Dealers are required to register and regularly inspect all ASTs. Several dealers have already received Notices of Violations and have been assessed fines of up to $10,000 per tank, depending on the severity of the violation. Register each tank with the County Dept. of Health (in NYC register your tanks with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. ) Label each container Color code each fill port Maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual inspection logs Conspicuously post your operating permit All dealers are required to: A study commissioned by the Society for Human Resource Management found that 46% of all resumes con- tain at least one untruth and that more than a quarter of applicants pro- vide false references. Considering the lengths to which dishonest applicants will go to get hired, it’s critical for dealers to be vigilant in checking all resume information and following up on suspicious discrepancies. Always respect when an applicant requests that you not contact their current employer. But, in those cases, calling at least two previous employ- ers is a must. If the applicant hasn’t had two prior jobs, find people who’ve worked with them in volun- Here are some effective cross- checking techniques:

Reference falsifiers have been known to provide cellphones (or other direct lines) for their references, who are actually “friendly” former colleagues willing to lie on their behalf. In addition to calling the numbers provided on the application, dealers should contact applicants’ previous dealership(s) directly. Your instincts will likely tip you off when this scam is being pulled. Does the number look like a dealership number? Did the applicant provide a 917 area code, claiming it to be a work line?

When it comes to checking educa- tion histories, simply ask the institu-

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On a monthly basis dealers should check the following:

Quarterly inspection requirements:

Hoses, piping, and tank for leaks Functionality of tank leak detection system Functionality of overfill alarm Water in interstice (space) Water in tank Open the dispenser – check for leaks Exterior condition

Vents/emergency vents Spill fill containment, labeling

Annual inspection requirements:

Site drainage (check for changes that would affect spill pathway) Emergency vents, o-rings, and gaskets Tank supports and foundation GNYADA will post the inspection report form for each county and New York City on the dealer page of www.gnyada.com . Call the dealer hot- line, at 718.746.5900, for additional information.

Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association • www.gnyada.com

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