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Last week at ACCA 2025, James Casey from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Stratospheric Protection Division broke down the recently finalized Refrigerant Management Rule for contractors in attendance.
In a move that’s already sending ripples through the HVACR industry, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced it’s putting the […]
Ask any HVACR contractor who’s been in an ACCA MIX Group®, and they’ll tell you— it’s one of the most […]
UPDATE – February 6, 2025 – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has announced a delay in […]
A new Department of Energy (DOE) rule will effectively ban non-condensing gas-fired instantaneous (tankless) water heaters starting in 2029, forcing […]
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) recently submitted formal comments to the U.S. Department of Labor, responding to OSHA’s […]
The HVACR industry is no stranger to shifting federal policies, but two recent executive orders from the Trump administration signal […]
Much of national labor and employment policy and enforcement depends on who occupies the White House—and, of course, we are […]
Question We had to close our office for a few days due to the recent storms. Are employees entitled to […]
In the November 2024 Codes and Coffee webinar, David Bixby, ACCA’s manager of codes and standards, led a discussion on […]
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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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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.
Every day, contractors struggle with the consequences of burdensome environmental, labor, and financial regulations. ACCA fights back on behalf of […]
Don’t let disaster preparedness be an afterthought following an unpredictable event. It’s an essential practice that business owners can use […]
Question During the slower summer months, we allow our employees to work from home as a type of perk. To […]
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.
On the chance that one of your employees steals from a customer, who’s liable? The employee or the employer? You can find out in this blog.
There are various ways for your credit card information to get stolen. Stay informed and protected from credit card fraud with this blog.
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