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On Monday the Small Business Administration (SBA) opened opened applications for the second round Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

Now that we have a new calendar to look to for 2021, employers and employees have new FSA relief provided for in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Act”).

On January 1, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published its standard mileage rate for the year.

ACCA’s Hilary Atkins answers a member’s question about what they can do if an employee refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

A member asked ACCA about how to properly and legally lay off employees that they will need to rehire when business picks up during the busy season.

Congress has passed a $2.3 trillion dollar spending bill, which includes $900 billion in COVID-19 related stimulus. ACCA is pleased to announce that several provisions will benefit contractors have been included in the agreement.

A member asked ACCA about whether or not they must compensate employees for court-related activities that are due to an accident that happened in a company vehicle.

The 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) has added a new leak testing requirement for ducts located within the thermal envelope.  Previous editions had exempted such testing for those locations.

At this time of year, consumers are turning on the heat.  Because of this, the gas appliance venting system must be inspected and tested to ensure safe operation.