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A pesky issue: What’s an independent contractor?
The independent contractor issue just never seems to go away. Some employers use independent contractors to avoid paying benefits, to save on workers compensation insurance premiums, or to avoid paying overtime.
As the nation transitions to a new administration under President Trump, the regulatory landscape is undergoing immediate changes. Executive order: […]
Many business owners spend a lifetime building a business without considering the range of life events that could impact their business succession planning. […]
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ACCA announces new Government Relations Committee to strengthen HVACR advocacy
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is proud to announce the formation of its new Government Relations Committee, a dedicated group of industry leaders driving our advocacy efforts forward. This committee’s first meeting took place on October 30, setting the stage for a powerful, strategic approach to advancing HVACR interests in critical policy areas.
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Breaking news: Overtime rule invalidated by federal court
In a decision with significant implications for contractors, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has invalidated the Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2024 overtime rule. The court ruled that the rule’s salary thresholds prioritized pay over job duties, effectively creating a “salary-only test” for overtime exemptions.
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ACCA Signs Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Delay Burdensome Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements
ACCA has joined with 135 other associations representing small businesses in urging Congress to delay the filing deadline for the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The act would have a significant impact on HVACR small businesses.
Representative Mary Miller (R-IL) recently introduced H.J.Res. 147, a Congressional Review Act Resolution that would overturn OSHA’s recently finalized Walkaround […]
Contractors need to be familiar with heat pumps, especially if they haven’t worked with them much in the past. Check out this blog post to learn more about the changes, challenges, and opportunities that come with electrification.
Whew, it was a hot summer! I’m sure I don’t have to tell any of you that! Just in case your customers’ concerns were not enough, the national media sure has done a wonderful job reminding the public of the challenges that come along with record heatwaves that almost every one of us has felt by now. Read more in this blog post.
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently made several updates to its COVID-19 technical assistance document. Read this blog to find out more.
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The PUMP Act went into full effect on April 28, 2023. This act allows mothers to take breaks to pump at work. Read more about the PUMP Act in this blog.