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“Elections have consequences” is something both Democrats and Republicans can agree on. Those words have never been truer when describing the potential impacts a Biden administration may have on workplaces.
  
We have an employee who is on leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). No performance deficiencies had been addressed with the employee prior to FMLA leave, but multiple issues were found after she started leave. Can we address them right out of the gate when she returns?
  
It’s been a heck of a year. You’re probably tired. And the last thing you want to think about is what’s next. But as business owners, we don’t get the luxury of taking a break from planning. A new year will be here before you know it. And if you don’t have a marketing plan, fate will write one for you.
  
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Education
  
The perfect addition to our HVACR textbook series, both mechanical and electrical simulation software is available from Cengage Learning. This software uses gaming technology to allow students to follow more than 100 training scenarios on various equipment.
Legislative Updates
  
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James “Ron” Ainsworth, William “Bill” Klock, and Mark Savasta to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for terms set to expire on September 5, 2023. Additionally, the Governor appointed Frank Denton, who was named chair of the board, Calvin “Chip” Dence, and T. “Justin” MacDonald for terms set to expire on September 5, 2025. The board licenses master plumbers, journeymen, plumbers, and plumbing inspectors.
   
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As a member of PHCC, you receive the latest information on what is happening in the industry that will affect your business, including license law changes, plumbing board updates, and important legislative bills. You receive great discounts on everything you do, including continuing education in plumbing and HVAC, license prep classes, apprenticeship training classes, code classes, management and technical training, books, convention, and more -  20% off on everything you purchase or attend!
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This course meets all the requirements for renewing a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's license. 
Everyone completing this course receives a wallet card from OSHA good for 3 years and a certificate of completion. This course is a proven money saving approach to OSHA approved training, meeting General Contractor’s requirements. PHCC Texas is approved by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners to teach OSHA for those sitting for the Tradesman or Journeyman Exam.
8-Hr Residential Plbg Code (IRC) is required by the Texas State Plumbing Board for those planning on taking the Tradesman or Journeyman's license exam (Section 363.12). PHCC Texas is a state authorized provider of this training and issues the necessary certificate for scheduling the exam with TSBPE.
The contents of this weekend training class will prepare you to take both the Journeyman or the Tradesman examination. It is a one day test prep that focuses strictly on passing the test. The model Plumbing House will be used for hands-on training.
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Built on a commitment to excellence in the plumbing-heating-cooling industry, PHCC provides the best education, advocacy and connections. It’s everything you need to strengthen your business—now and in the future.
  
The PHCC Foundation’s management workshops are intensive and highly interactive training sessions designed to show everyone involved in a p-h-c project (owners, senior managers, project managers, estimators, foremen and job superintendents) how common-sense changes to the way projects are managed can boost productivity, slash waste and add more profit to the company’s bottom line.