November Law Update & More

As we move into late fall, many operators are preparing for changing customer patterns, colder weather, and the slower season. As such, you can use this important time to review operations; strengthen membership revenue,; and ensure sites are staffed, compliant, and ready for winter.

Our upcoming 2026 Labor & Employment Law Update on November 13 will cover workplace regulations and compliance issues that impact car wash businesses, perfect timing for year-end planning.

And, in case you missed it, below is a recap of The Manager’s Edge: Revenue, Risk & ROI, which brought managers and operators together for two days of focused training, classroom education, and on-site visits.

2026 Labor & Employment Law Update

Wednesday, November 13, 2025

10:00 AM -11:00 AM via Zoom

Cost: Free for WCA Members | $35 for Non-members

Join WCA and Palmer Kazanjian Wohl Hodson, LLP for a timely legal update covering critical changes to California labor and employment laws coming in 2026.

This session will help business owners, operators, and HR professionals stay ahead of new compliance requirements and protect their operations.



You’ll gain insight into best practices around employee classification, disciplinary policies, wage and hour updates, arbitration rules, and other legal shifts that could impact your workforce and bottom line.

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The Manager's Edge Recap

The Manager’s Edge brought car wash managers and operators together for two days of focused learning and practical training. Day 1 featured classroom sessions on critical topics facing fast-paced wash environments, including What to Do in the Event of an OSHA Inspection with Kevin Dwyer of GMG Envirosafe, The Operational Audit with Josh Perrault of Raceway Car Wash, Driving Sales Performance – Metrics that Matter for Managers with Chris Jenks, CFA from Amplify Capital Group, and From Wow to Wallet: Turning Exceptional Service into Revenue with Claire Moore from the International Carwash Association.

Day 2 shifted into on-site education with visits to Mr. Shine Car Wash and Raceway Car Wash, giving participants the chance to see real operations in motion. The final stop at Raceway connected directly back to The Operational Audit, offering a full-circle moment to close out the program.

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported The Manager’s Edge, and a special thank-you to our sponsors for making this event possible.

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