Articles Tagged with ''department of labor''

Increasing Manager and Supervisor Pay

October 3, 2022

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay employees a minimum wage for all hours worked and a time-and-a-half overtime rate for all hours worked over 40 in a work week. However, it provides certain exemptions.

The Independent Contractor Dilemma

Richard D. Alaniz

August 9, 2022

No Comments

For much of the last decade, a legal and regulatory storm at the state and federal level has surrounded classification of workers as “independent contractors” or “employees.” The dramatic growth of the gig economy has contributed to the upheaval.

Snyder Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric Launches TradeUp Academy

Apprenticeship program seeks to train a skilled workforce and resolve labor shortages

April 11, 2022

No Comments

Snyder Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric announced the launch of its new TradeUp Academy, an HVAC Registered Apprenticeship Program.

EPA Cracks Down On Illegal HFC Shipments

March 16, 2022

No Comments

The Interagency Task Force on Illegal HFC Trade announced that over the past 10 weeks, it has prevented illegal HFC shipments equivalent to approximately 530,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.

Unions Struggle to Remain Relevant

Richard D. Alaniz

March 10, 2022

No Comments

It appears that in the case of most employees, agreement with the concept of unions in principle does not translate into a willingness to vote a union into their workplaces.

Expanding Overtime Eligibility

Preparing for an increase in the eligibility threshold

Richard D. Alaniz

February 11, 2022

No Comments

Employers should consider conducting a thorough review of the job duties of all salaried employees to determine overtime eligibility.

Weathering the Enforcement Storm

Richard D. Alaniz

January 18, 2022

No Comments

Now is the time to take the necessary steps to ensure your workplace can withstand increased governmental enforcement we are likely to experience.

ACCA Issues Statement on Confirmation of the Honorable Eugene Scalia

Scalia to serve as 28th Secretary of Labor

October 3, 2019

No Comments

ACCA released a statement regarding the confirmation of the Honorable Eugene Scalia to serve as the Secretary of Labor.

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

September 23, 2019

No Comments

The U.S. Department of Labor is revising the rules surrounding apprenticeship programs, but some aren't excited about these changes.

A Look at President-Elect Trump’s Pro-Business Labor Nominee

Trump nominated fast food executive Andrew Puzder to head the Department of Labor

Richard D. Alaniz

January 23, 2017

No Comments

President-elect Donald Trump announced his choice for labor chief, and while the nominee’s name may be relatively unknown, a look at his ideology reveals that his nomination is not much of a surprise. Throughout his campaign, Trump has derided President Obama’s regulatory action, and during a recent stop in Des Moines, Iowa, he promised to do away with regulations that are stifling economic growth.

During this webinar, we will discuss what acidic condensate is, how it’s formed, and the damage it can cause if not properly treated—while hitting on the latest regulations that are driving the adoption of condensing technology.

On Demand Use the power of AI to your advantage to book more jobs and gain more operational efficiencies during busy season this year! See how an AI Employee can help you save time by qualifying every lead for you, automatically responding to incoming leads, and working overtime so you don’t have to.

Articles Tagged with ''department of labor''

Increasing Manager and Supervisor Pay

The Independent Contractor Dilemma

Snyder Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric Launches TradeUp Academy

EPA Cracks Down On Illegal HFC Shipments

Unions Struggle to Remain Relevant

Expanding Overtime Eligibility

Weathering the Enforcement Storm

ACCA Issues Statement on Confirmation of the Honorable Eugene Scalia

HVACR, Skilled Trades Disagree on Apprenticeship Exception

A Look at President-Elect Trump’s Pro-Business Labor Nominee

Sign Up. Stay Informed.

The #1 trusted source for the HVACR industry since 1926