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Home » politics and HVACR

Articles Tagged with ''politics and HVACR''

Business Briefs - Richard Alaniz

Weathering the Enforcement Storm

Richard D. Alaniz
January 18, 2022
Now is the time to take the necessary steps to ensure your workplace can withstand increased governmental enforcement we are likely to experience.
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Business Briefs - Richard Alaniz

The Pandemic: Unforeseen Events and Unforced Errors

Richard D. Alaniz
November 27, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has been one of those once-in-a-lifetime events that no one, especially employers, ever wants to see again.
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Kyrsten Sinema.

Build Back Better: So Far, Pretty Good for HVAC Projects

Efficiency upgrades, heat pumps, and weatherization would receive hefty grant and rebate support in the House version
Robert Beverly
November 26, 2021
The Build Back Better Act inspired significant haggling in Washington before finally receiving passage in the House of Representatives.
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Business Briefs - Richard Alaniz

Wage and Hour Audits May Be Coming to Employers

HVAC contractors should take the necessary steps to ensure their compliance
Richard D. Alaniz
October 17, 2021
FLSA wage and hour violations are among the most common employer errors in the workplace.
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A sticker announces someone received a COVID-19 vaccination.

HVAC Employers Wait for Biden Vaccination Requirement Details

Any OSHA emergency standard faces limited enforcement resources and a tough history in court
Robert Beverly
September 29, 2021
Multiple industry sources and data portray the construction industry in general as lagging behind the general population in terms of COVID vaccination rate.
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Multifamily Apartments.

Department of Energy Gives Noncondensing Furnaces Reason to Sweat

The ‘feature’ interpretation that gave gas equipment a reprieve from efficiency regulations may be on the way out
Robert Beverly
September 11, 2021
Is the noncondensing furnace and water heater market nearing extinction? The end may not be near, but it is also less remote.
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Biden Announces COVID Vaccination Requirements for Larger Employers

Companies of 100 or more would verify vaccinations or weekly negative test results to avoid fines
Robert Beverly
September 10, 2021
Business owners with 100 or more people on the payroll — collectively employing an estimated 80 million U.S. workers — will have to ensure a vaccinated workforce or face fines.
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Business Briefs - Richard Alaniz

Paid Family and Medical Leave Are a Priority in Washington

Democrats are working to increase paid family and medical leave
Richard D. Alaniz
September 3, 2021
The Families Plan version of paid leave takes several of the elements of the Family Act, which was proposed by House Democrats in 2019 but failed to reach a floor vote.
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Blower door.

Infrastructure Update: Electrification Takes a Back Seat

The final Senate bill stuck to fuel-neutral energy efficiency grants, but more aggressive measures may still hitch a ride in a budget vehicle
Robert Beverly
August 20, 2021
The highest-profile initiatives may have failed to make the cut, but the Senate’s bill does contain meaningful HVAC-related funding.
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Business Briefs - Richard Alaniz

Managing Employee Relations in Challenging Times

Business owners should be sure to prioritize employee satisfaction at their companies
Richard D. Alaniz
August 12, 2021
Employee relations should receive every bit as much of the focus that is directed at maintaining and growing a business.
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