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Pay Salaried Non-exempt Employee for Actual Hours Worked?
  
If a salaried non-exempt employee works more than 40 hours in a workweek, the employer must pay overtime. If a salaried non-exempt employee works fewer than 40 hours in a workweek, may an employer pay them based on their actual hours worked (e.g., 38 hours)? 
Ten Keys to a Great Life
  
As a plumber, you work in one of the greatest professions in the land. But, do you live a great life? Not a good life, but a great one? Here are ten keys to a great life as a plumbing contractor.
Two Texas Students Receive National Scholarship
  
Texas residents Mikaela Calami (Rosharon, Texas) and Galilea Armenta (Austin, Texas) are two of 16 students being awarded a scholarship for academic achievement, community service and leadership by the Goulds Water Technology Professional Dealer’s Association (GPDA).
The Unnecessary Crisis in the American Workforce
  
Somehow the notion that a four-year college is for everyone has entered the national zeitgeist, but it’s just not true.
   
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Online Apprenticeship Training
  
Student enrollments have surged, bringing needed workers into our industry. Several PHCC chapters are getting set up with our online apprentice training as classroom instruction in their schools remains a challenge.
Estimating Software Makes Bids Fast and Accurate.
FastEst, Inc.
Thousands of plumbing and mechanical contractors across the United States are bidding jobs faster, easily, and more accurately than ever before, thanks to FastPIPE® Estimating Software. Established in 1994, and now with a brand-new version just released in 2019, FastPIPE® continues to help contractors estimate better, with easy takeoffs done on-screen, and lightning-fast reports that include material costs and labor hours to install.
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Most Versatile Durable Modular Storage System
Milwaukee Tool ®
The Milwaukee® PACKOUT™ Modular Storage System is a full system solution for the Site, Transit, and Shop, making PACKOUT™ the most versatile and durable modular storage system in the industry. With over 75 solutions, Milwaukee's PACKOUT system consists of solutions ranging from tool boxes and organizers, to totes, shelving, and more that best suit user’s needs.
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Education
Fall 2020 Training & Education Schedule
  
Fall classes are scheduled and available for registration by phone or on our website. Limited seating available. Don't delay, register today!
Legislative Updates
Abbott Alerts: From the Governor's Desk
  
Governor Abbott Expands Capacity For Certain Services In Texas
   
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Membership
Fast Track to Service Plumbing
  
This new online training program for service techs is in beta testing and final development now, and will be available in October.
Software Tools Page
  
A set of new and updated software tools to help you identify costs, lost productivity and revenue impacts related to COVID. All at no cost, available here.
Upcoming Events
Master Test Prep Course DALLAS: 10/10 & 10/11/20
Course topics (Sat/Sun 8 am-5 pm) include:  Simple physics, Cross Connection & Backflow Devices, Drains, Waste Water, Vents, Water Supply & Sizing, Miniature Ruler & Scaling, Gas Piping & Appliance Venting, L.P.G., Water Heaters, Facility, OSHA, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), plumbing requirements for a multiple story structure, plumbing codes, and the Texas State Plumbing License Laws and Rules. (16 hours)
ONE Day Journeyman/Tradesman Test Prep Buda: 10/10/20
Model Plumbing House used for Hands-On Training Experience. Most of the day will be spent doing hands-on training.
Live Online PLBG CE 10/17/20
 6-hour Plumbing Continuing Education for licenses expiring September 2020 - August 2021
Live Online PLBG CE 10/21/20 & 10/22/20
6-hour Plumbing Continuing Education for licenses expiring September 2020 - August 2021
Benefits
PHCC Academy HVAC & Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Course
  
330+ people have taken advantage of our online Pre-Apprentice Course since we cut the registration price to ZERO in March.
Survive & Thrive
  
A series of 10 live weekly discussions focused on protecting your business and finding new opportunities. No cost, recordings available here.