New York carwashes drop lawsuit - Professional Carwashing & Detailing

New York carwashes drop lawsuit

NEW YORK — A carwash association fought against a law allegedly compelling unionization.

NEW YORK — According to www.crainsnewyork.com, the Association of Car Wash Owners has dropped its lawsuit against the de Blasio administration to stop the city’s 2015 Car Wash Accountability Law, which requires nonunion businesses by surety bonds five times larger than unionized ones.

The decision came after an appeals court ruling in late 2018 that upheld the labor-backed statute requiring all carwashes to buy insurance to cover worker abuse and wage theft settlements, the article continued.

“We are pleased that plaintiffs have chosen to discontinue their challenge to a law intended to guarantee full and timely payment of wages earned by hardworking car-wash employees,” said a Law Department spokesman.

The association’s attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment, the article stated.

The association claimed that the law illegally forced carwashes to accept a collective bargaining agreement, the article noted, but the appellate division dismissed this claim.

A lower court originally agreed with the association in 2017 while also upholding the idea of the statute that carwashes must maintain policies to cover their exposure to labor lawsuits, the article added.

The association called the law an overreaction to a few bad examples in the industry, where carwash owners were found to have underpaid workers, the article continued.

Surety bonds ensure that employees who win wage-theft cases will be able to collect back pay, even if the business shuts down and has no assets, the article noted.

Most carwashes in the city are not unionized, the article concluded.

Read the original article here.

You May Also Like

SCWA announces recording breaking attendance for 2024 EXPO

FORT WORTH, Texas — The convention was highlighted by two nationally recognized speakers: Stu Crum, CEO of True Blue Car Wash, and football legend Emmitt Smith.

FORT WORTH, Texas — The 2024 edition of the Southwest Car Wash Association Convention & EXPO recently concluded, bringing together approximately 2,700 carwash owners and operators from 45 different states plus Mexico, Canada, Finland and Germany at the Fort Worth Convention Center, the association announced in a press release.

"I am always amazed to see the excitement and enthusiasm of all the attendees and exhibitors,” said SCWA President Frank Nuchereno. “As the first big carwash event of the year, the SCWA Convention & EXPO is a wonderful opportunity bringing the greater carwash community together to start the year with great anticipation.”

Glide Xpress Car Wash announces grand opening of new Cordova location

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — Glide Xpress Car Wash expands to five locations in the Greater Memphis area.

Glide Xpress Car Wash Grand Opening
Express Wash Concepts celebrates 4th consecutive year on Inc. magazine list

COLUMBUS, Ohio — According to Inc. magazine, EWC ranked #80 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 Regionals Midwest list with a two-year revenue growth of 147%.

Whistle Express acquires 3 more washes from 2 brands

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The company will invest in converting the three washes to Whistle Express locations by mid-March, including upgraded wash technology and new signage.

Bill Martin honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

BOISE, Idaho and FORT WORTH, Texas — The Metro Express Car Wash founder and CEO was presented the award by the Southwest Car Wash Association.

Bill Martin Honored with SCWA Lifetime Achievement Award

Other Posts

AMP launches mobile app, customer experience platform for ZIPS

ATLANTA — The technology AMP brings to the ZIPS brand will help improve customer engagement, and provide a more comprehensive approach to the company’s brand marketing strategy.

AMP launches mobile app, customer experience platform for ZIPS
Spark Car Wash celebrates 5th location opening

SUMMIT, N.J. — The milestone represents the first of many Spark Car Wash openings slated for 2024.

Soapy Joe’s signs with San Diego Padres as official carwash partner

SAN DIEGO — Throughout the three-year partnership, Padres fans can look forward to in-ballpark opportunities such as free carwashes, social media challenges, giveaways and more.

Soapy Joe's Signs with San Diego Padres as Official Car Wash Partner
Express Wash Concepts announces Detroit metro market expansion

COLUMBUS, Ohio and DETROIT — The company acquired two Cosmo’s Car Wash development locations, which will open early this month.