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Politics Extend Estate Tax Skirmish

Politics Extend Estate Tax Skirmish

HVAC associations respond when the House tries to curtail exemption limits
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
October 21, 2019
H.R. 3301 has generated an unusual mix of support and objection from HVAC groups and other industries.
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Two apprentice students at Santa Fe College’s Heating & Air Conditioning Apprenticeship certificate program.

HVACR, Skilled Trades Disagree on Apprenticeship Exception

Established programs, future ambitions shape reactions to federal plan
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
September 23, 2019
The U.S. Department of Labor is revising the rules surrounding apprenticeship programs, but some aren't excited about these changes.
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California Air Resources Board Explores Feasibility and Costs of New Regulations

California Air Resources Board Explores Feasibility and Costs of New Refrigerant Regulations

Stakeholders share concerns over California’s rapid transition to low-GWP refrigerants
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
September 9, 2019
At CARB’s stakeholders’ meeting, manufacturers and end users expressed concern about the feasibility and cost of implementing these regulations.
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Business Briefs - Richard Alaniz

Understanding How Wage Theft Laws Work

New legislation suggests the paradigm is changing
Richard D. Alaniz
August 28, 2019
"Wage theft" can be costly and tarnish a company's reputation. Understanding the laws regarding wage/hour violations is a necessity for companies today.
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From left: Luis Serrano, technician, Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning; Barton James, ACCA president and CEO; and Eric Knaak, ACCA chairman of the board and vice president and general manager of Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning.

White House Draws Worker Education Pledge from ACCA, HVAC Leaders

A 75,000-opportunity commitment highlights ACCA’s day at the White House
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
August 26, 2019
Representatives from American industries came to the White House to observe the Trump administration’s Pledge To The American Worker.
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Global Plasma Solutions Obtains OSHPD Seismic Certification

iMOD Modular Ionization System receives preapproval
August 15, 2019
Global Plasma Solutions' iMOD system received seismic certification preapproval from California’s Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.
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Law-ACHR-NEWS

When (And When Not) To Contest Unemployment Benefit Claims

Protecting yourself from lawsuits, and saving money
Richard D. Alaniz
August 14, 2019
Unemployment claims can have a significant impact on the tax rate the employer must pay to fund unemployment insurance.
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ACCAPtoA-ACHR-NEWS

Air Conditioning Contractors of America Meet With President Trump

Committed to providing job opportunities to America’s workers
July 26, 2019
ACCA attended an event at the White House with President Trump to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Pledge to America’s Workers.
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Rep. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma talks with ACCA’s Todd Washam and others in a meeting about opioid addiction and related issues. - The ACHR News

ACCA’s Washam Reveals What’s on the Table in Washington

Mildly flammable refrigerants, the fate of the estate tax, and overtime rule scratch the surface
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
July 15, 2019

The NEWS asked Washam for a couple of predictions and an update on ACCA’s activities in Washington.


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Congress, HFCs, and Taboo - The ACHR News

Congress, HFCs, and Taboo

Industry leaders pitch plans, but some words are off-limits
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
June 17, 2019
Comments at the HARDI Fly-In about the reportedly upcoming industry-supported federal HFC phasedown legislation often sounded like Taboo rules.
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