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Department of Labor Releases Final Rule on Overtime Threshold for Salaried Employees
On April 23, the Department of Labor released its final rule altering the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This new rule introduces two-tiered increases to the minimum salary threshold for ‘white collar’ salaried employees. ACCA has been closely monitoring this rule and its impact on contractor members.
By analyzing data, businesses can glean valuable insights about existing and potential customers, allowing them to refine promotional targeting and personalize customer experiences. Read more from ACCA Corporate Partner ECI ThermoGrid here.
ACCA Corporate Partner Federated® has created an Association Member Benefits page on their website to provide a helpful overview of what they can offer to help maximize their partnership with us. Learn more here.
Puron Advance is Carrier’s new refrigerant that will replace Puron in all residential ducted and ductless and light commercial products. Register for this free webinar to learn more here.
How are elected leaders and candidates working on sensible changes that foster growth in vocational work? That was the topic of a special virtual town hall event ACCA hosted for members with West Virginia Treasurer and Congressional Candidate Riley Moore on April 2. Read more about this here.
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OSHA Finalizes Walkaround Rule, Allowing Non-Employees on Workplace Inspections
On March 29, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its final “Walkaround” Rule that will have major implications for workplace inspections and, potentially, labor relations in the industry. ACCA members can read more here.
ACCA 2024 opening keynote speaker Jake Havron kicked off the event with his dynamic session, “Leading with Influence,” sponsored by Rheem and Ruud. Read more here.
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The Three Reasons People Hate Me
Last month, we covered the expectations of a few different groups on the results that come from performing a Manual J® calculation. This topic garnered some great responses from members, and one of those comments sparked the idea behind this article. This month, we’ll address how homeowners perceive what we do and how we can move things in our favor. ACCA members can read more here.
Join Pearl Certification and ACCA for a webinar on marketing tools that help attract homeowners to your website, keep them there longer, and help them convert to customers more quickly.
The number of women in the workforce reached a record high in 2023. Yet, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that only 10% of mechanical engineers and only 2.3% of HVAC mechanics and installers are women. ACCA Corporate Partner Johnson Controls believes a diverse workforce that empowers women is crucial for continued growth.
ACCA Corporate Partner Adrian Steel, a market leader in cargo management solutions for commercial vans, proudly introduced an innovative lineup of truck solutions at this year’s Work Truck Show. Learn more here.