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With many schools and businesses closed across the country, employers and employees are not sure how to handle this new reality. It is important that employers continue to follow existing laws and keep track of new laws in motion.

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Employers today are routinely confronted with employee medical issues that impact the workplace. Despite the ever-increasing focus on issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and their state and local counterparts, one employee medical issue that has received scant attention is mental illness.

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Education

In response to the heightened guidance by the government on limiting contact, PHCC has suspended in-person classes through April 19. We are continuing to offer education through correspondence and will be updating our delivery methods to include live virtual classrooms until in-person training can be resumed. We recognize the importance of in-person instruction and look forward to rescheduling those classes as soon as possible.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/articles/index.asp?aid=609235&issueID=68958 to view the full article online.

The TSBPE now allows ALL plumbers to complete their annual continuing education requirement for license renewal via correspondence course (mail) regardless of where they reside!

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Legislative Updates
In response to coronavirus, the Plumbing Board has added all of their updated guidance and changes for plumbers to their website.

Visit https://tsbpe.texas.gov/texas-plumbers-important-updates/ to view the full article online.

On March 19, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA 08 in response to the coronavirus pandemic currently affecting our nation. The order is effective midnight Friday, 3/20 – Friday, 4/3 (may be extended).

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The President and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a Coronavirus Guidance for America identifying plumbers and other tradespeople as “essential critical infrastructure workers” as our nation responds to the threat of COVID-19.

Visit https://www.phccweb.org/news/white-house-identifies-plumbers-as-essential-critical-infrastructure-workers/ to view the full article online.

Membership
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Texas witnessed some of the most tumultuous decision making at the Texas State Capitol in 2019. At the close of the 2021, if there is no legislation passed to maintain statewide licensing of plumbing, the plumbers in Texas will lose this valuable designation in their occupations!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/pdf/Membership_2020.pdf to view the full article online.

Upcoming Events
PHCC CONNECT2020 is the best meeting for p-h-c professionals to gather, and where you will Expand Your VISION for Success! Join us in Dallas Sept. 30 – Oct. 2. Set your sights on attending this unbeatable event for the p-h-c business community. It’s your time to network with other contractors, find out the latest trends and best practices and learn all you need to know to achieve your business and personal goals!

Visit https://www.phccweb.org/event/connect-2020/ to view the full article online.

 
Benefits
As proud members of the more than 135-year-old Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association, PHCC members demonstrate their commitment to protecting public health, safety and the environment every day. This enduring value guides us as we face the difficult challenge of responding to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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