What's New
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Skip College, Become a Plumber
New York City's billionaire mayor tells students that most of them should avoid a costly degree and instead learn a well-paying trade.
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NLRB Poster Rule Delayed Again
The U.S. District Court of Appeals invalidated a National Labor Relations Board rule which would have required private employers to post a notice regarding employee rights to unionize under the National Labor Relations Act. There is no new deadline at this time.
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Wage-Related Legislation Begins to Move on Capitol Hill
Although Congressional hearings on Benghazi, immigration reform, gun control, and health care reform recently have received much-needed attention in our nation’s Capitol, several small business bills have begun to move
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EPA Continues Enforcement Actions Regarding Lead Paint Rule
The EPA continues to send information out to contractors warning of enforcement actions regarding the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule in effect for renovation work performed on homes, schools and day care centers built before 1978.
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If you have over 50 employees and would like direction on how to comply with the Patient Affordability Act’s minimum value rules, check out the updated regulations drafted by the IRS.
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PHCC Assists Two Victims of Boston Marathon
The wife and daughter of F.W. Webb Company employee Kevin Corcoran were gravely injured by the Boston Marathon explosions. On behalf of all members, PHCC–National Association made a contribution to assist with the recovery of Celeste and Sydney Corcoran. Visit a web page set up for updates and donations to assist with expenses.
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Experts in Lead in Paint and Health Care Reform Legislation Slated for Legislative Conference
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC), co-sponsor of PHCC-supported lead in paint legislation, and Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA), who will discuss health care reform have be added as speakers.
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PHCC Tells Lawmakers that Health Care Reform is Creating Too Much Uncertainty
On April 17, 2013, PHCC Vice President Kevin Tindall, owner of Tindall & Ranson Plumbing and Heating of Princeton, N.J., was one of three small business owners who testified on Capitol Hill about how the implementation of the nation’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) is affecting small businesses.
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Forbes Editor to Discuss Innovation at CONNECT 2013
Rich Karlgaard, columnist and publisher for FORBES magazine, will be the keynote speaker for CONNECT 2013. Mr. Karlgaard will discuss how innovative thinking and practices can help businesses succeed.
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DOE Issues Enforcement Policy Statement for Residential Furnace Energy Conservation Standard
Earlier this year, the U.S. Dept. of Justice, on behalf of the Dept. of Energy and the American Public Gas Association (APGA), filed a joint motion asking the court to enter an agreement to settle APGA’s challenge to DOE's energy conservation standard for residential furnaces.