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Technical training at preferential member prices – Wheel Alignment and ADAS IMI AOM 230

The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills offers a whole host of technical training at preferential prices for RMI members, helping you to stay ahead of the competition, grow your business…

Annaluce CavalmorettiApril 12, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Bias in the Employment Tribunal

If you find yourself in an Employment Tribunal defending a claim and the Judge appears to be hostile to your case, it’s often the case that the word “bias” is…

Annaluce CavalmorettiApril 6, 2023

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ED LAMBERT JOINS D. GAWTHROPE LTD

VBRA congratulates Ed Lambert on recently joining D. Gawthrope Lrt as Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA). Ed will assist Dean Gawthrope in managing the Elite Truck Standard, which Dean was involved…

Annaluce CavalmorettiApril 6, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Covert Recordings

“I held a disciplinary meeting with one of my employees last week and, having sent him the notes I made, he has now revealed that he covertly recorded the meeting…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 31, 2023

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DVSA services: Update on industrial action

The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union has announced that its members will take part in further discontinuous strike action during April. PCS has told DVSA the strike action will…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 29, 2023

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It’s your legal duty to abide by Health and Safety laws – keep compliant with the RMI

Understanding and implementing Health & Safety requirements can be time consuming and complex, but non-compliance with the regulations can place your staff and business at risk as well as lead…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 27, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: DISCIPLINING DISABLED EMPLOYEES

One of the common difficulties within the workplace is managing employees with significant medical conditions. Employers are often reluctant to take disciplinary steps for fear of overstepping the mark. This…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 24, 2023

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IDES Electrical Services has partnered with GBA Technical Services, as their Solar PV supplier at their latest state of the art Automotive Technical Centre in Immingham.

We’re incredibly proud to announce our recent partnership with GBA Technical Services, a Globally recognised automotive logistics provider who provide both 3PL and 4PL services. IDES have designed and supplied…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 24, 2023

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Small Torque joins the NBRA as a supplier member

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) is delighted to welcome Small Torque as a supplier member. Chris Weeks, Executive Director of the NBRA, said: We are proud to welcome Small…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 24, 2023

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Without Prejudice Correspondence In Employment Matters

A common problem employers face is dealing with employees who are off sick or in breach of contract. As the management of such issues can be onerous, employers can at…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 17, 2023

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Ben Ball returns for 2023 – book tickets now!

Ben Ball 2023 to take place on 6th December at Old Billingsgate MarketTickets on sale now and sponsorship opportunities availableEvent raises funds to support those in the automotive family who…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 14, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Unfair Dismissal: Time Limits

Dismissed employees only have a certain amount of time after the dismissal in which to bring a claim in an Employment Tribunal. The basic time limit is three months from…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 10, 2023

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Automechanika Birmingham launches ‘Women in Automotive’ documentary to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023

Automechanika Birmingham has launched a brand-new documentary highlighting females in the automotive aftermarket, featuring discussions about what it’s like to be a woman in the industry, to coincide with International…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 10, 2023

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Is choice in estimatics the key to a sustainable and supported supply chain?

GT Motive have been the talk of the town since their emergence into the UK Market in 2020. As the first cloud-based estimating solution to hit our industry they bang…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 9, 2023

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WE’VE GOT THE KEY JOINS NBRA AS NEW SUPPLIER MEMBER

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) is delighted to welcome We’ve Got the Key as a supplier member. We’ve Got the Key are the National auto locksmith market leader, with…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 9, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: The Information Commissioner; Registration and the Data Protection Fee

“I have recently received a number of letters from the ‘Information Commissioner/ICO’ telling me I need to pay a ’Data Protection Fee’. I have never heard of them before. Is…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 3, 2023

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APPRENTICESHIP CENTRAL – A UNIQUE APPRENTICE SOLUTION FOR EMPLOYERS

Apprenticeship Central is a full-service provider of apprenticeship services for employers who need an outsourced solution to fulfil their recruitment and retention activities at an operational level. It launches with…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 2, 2023

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MG Cannon Commit to Carbon Neutral

MG Cannon are proud to announce that they are now a carbon neutral organisation. All eight sites within the group’s portfolio have been declared as carbon neutral in accordance with…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 2, 2023

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Consultation on proposed reforms to Driver Certificate of Professional Competence

The Department for Transport has today (2 March 2023) launched a consultation about proposed reforms to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) qualification. This consultation follows the review into…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 2, 2023

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Operators and ‘HIAB’-type cranes on lorries – know your responsibilities

We are encountering an increasing number of heavy goods vehicles mounted with large HIAB-type loader cranes. These vehicles have often been converted to accommodate cranes which weigh 80 tonnes or…

Annaluce CavalmorettiMarch 1, 2023

Technical training at preferential member prices – Wheel Alignment and ADAS IMI AOM 230

MILS weekly legal advice: Bias in the Employment Tribunal

ED LAMBERT JOINS D. GAWTHROPE LTD

MILS weekly legal advice: Covert Recordings

DVSA services: Update on industrial action

It’s your legal duty to abide by Health and Safety laws – keep compliant with the RMI

MILS weekly legal advice: DISCIPLINING DISABLED EMPLOYEES

IDES Electrical Services has partnered with GBA Technical Services, as their Solar PV supplier at their latest state of the art Automotive Technical Centre in Immingham.

Small Torque joins the NBRA as a supplier member

Without Prejudice Correspondence In Employment Matters

Ben Ball returns for 2023 – book tickets now!

MILS weekly legal advice: Unfair Dismissal: Time Limits

Automechanika Birmingham launches ‘Women in Automotive’ documentary to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023

Is choice in estimatics the key to a sustainable and supported supply chain?

WE’VE GOT THE KEY JOINS NBRA AS NEW SUPPLIER MEMBER

MILS weekly legal advice: The Information Commissioner; Registration and the Data Protection Fee

APPRENTICESHIP CENTRAL – A UNIQUE APPRENTICE SOLUTION FOR EMPLOYERS

MG Cannon Commit to Carbon Neutral

Consultation on proposed reforms to Driver Certificate of Professional Competence

Operators and ‘HIAB’-type cranes on lorries – know your responsibilities

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