Pub. 10 2020 Issue 2

16 AUTOMOBILE DEALER NEWS ILLINOIS www.illinoisdealers.com Covered Employers must post a notice of FFCRA require- ments in a conspicuous place on premises. Employers may not discharge, discipline or discriminate against an employee who takes leave under the FFCRA and files a complaint or initiates a proceeding under/related to FFCRA. Employers also face penal- ties and enforcement under the FFCRA. CoveredEmployers qualify for tax credits for all qualifyingwages paid under the FFCRA. Tax credits also extend to amounts paid or incurred by the employer to maintain health insurance coverage. Because of the dynamic nature of developments brought on by COVID-19, dealerships should ensure FFCRA compliance and consult with their legal counsel about its application.  Julie A. Cardosi is an attorney and president of the private firm, Law O ice of Julie A. Cardosi, P.C., of Springfield, Illinois. She has practiced law for over 30 years and represents the business interests of franchised new vehicle dealers. Formerly in-house legal counsel for IADA, she concentrates her practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and other transfers of dealer ownership, franchise law, commercial law, state and federal regulatory compliance matters, including employ- ment, and other areas impacting day-to-day dealership business operations. She has also served as former Illinois Assistant Attorney General and Deputy Chief of the Consumer Fraud Bureau of the Attorney General’s O ice. The material discussed in this article is for general information only and is not intended as legal advice and should not be acted upon as such. Dealers should consult their own private legal counsel for application to their specific circumstances. For more information, Julie can be reached at jcardosi@autocounsel.com , or at 217-787-9782, ext. 1.  CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FOR DEALERSHIP — continued from page 15 Covered Employers qualify for tax credits for all qualifying wages paid under the FFCRA. Tax credits also extend to amounts paid or incurred by the employer to maintain health insurance coverage. Results that transform wipfli.com/dealerships Secure your today and innovate for your tomorrow by turning your dealership challenges into opportunities. Contact us today for services in: ■ Audit and accounting ■ Tax ■ Strategic planning ■ Operational assessments ■ Talent management ■ Changemanagement ■ Business transition ■ Cybersecurity