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Upcoming Events: Seminar Schedule

F&I Manager's Guide to Compliance - NORTH OLMSTED
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 10:30am-1:30pm
Aloft Cleveland Airport 5550 Great Northern Blvd.
Members: $80/pp Non-Member: $160/pp
F&I Manager's Guide to Compliance - MAYFIELD
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 10:30am-1:30pm
Holiday Inn 780 Beta Dr. Mayfield 44143
Members: $80/pp Non-Member: $160/pp
F&I Manager's Guide to Compliance - CUYAHOGA FALLS
Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 10:30am-1:30pm
Sheraton 1989 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls 44221
Members: $80/pp Non-Member: $160/pp
HAZMAT Training, Testing & Certification
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - 9:00am-12:00pm
9150 S. Hills Blvd. Broadview Heights, OH 44147
SAFE: $0; GCADA Member: $45/pp; Non-Member:$90/pp
Service Advisor Training - Maximizing Service Opportunities
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 8:30am-4:30pm
GCADA 9150 S. Hills Blvd. Lower Level Conf. Room
Members: $279/pp Non-Member: $600/pp

Programs/Services

Unemployment Compensation Program

Unemployment Compensation Coverage

  1. Consulting with you, reviewing the key concept of unemployment cost control, developing procedures for important pre-claim practices, the procedures of unemployment claims and methods of documentation, which will support dismissal before the state unemployment agencies.
  2. Assist you in developing procedures which:
  • Access payroll and separation information accurately and with appropriate detail to satisfy state agencies' time limits, protecting your unemployment experience or reimbursement liability.
  • Verify the potential liability of a claim and audit subsequent determination.
  • Verify claimant’s eligibility for benefits, audit amounts paid and benefits charged, and complete necessary objections with the state agencies.
  • Coordinate the investigation, as necessary and appropriate, of questionable claims.
  • Provide management reports which review the program, document cost-effectiveness, and recommend changes as may be necessary.
  • Assist you with protest, request for reconsideration, and appeals before the state agencies.
  • Consult with you concerning tax audits, make recommendations, and assist with any protests or appeals of rate determinations and notification of charges.
  • In applicable states, as requested, complete analysis and recommend advisability of voluntary contributions or the development of common ratings.
  • Analyze the potential results of transfers or partial transfers of unemployment accounts resulting from mergers, acquisitions, or other legal entity changes.

The GCADA Workers’ and Unemployment Compensation program coverage is extremely comprehensive.  This coverage assures your dealership will be protected in the event of fraudulent claims against your dealership while complying with the State of Ohio Workers’ & Unemployment Compensation Bureau laws and regulations.   This enables dealers to better control expenses and has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most aggressive and cost-effective programs in the industry.

If you have any questions, please contact Patrick Harrington patharrington@gcada.org  or Nick Hanna nhanna@gcada.org at your Association.

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