What Are Reasonable Accommodations?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are required to provide “reasonable accommodation” to qualified employees or job applicants that would allow them to perform a specific job or...
View ArticleAn End to Net Neutrality: How It May Affect You
Ajit Pai, the Republican chair of the Federal Communications Commission, recently announced that the FCC would reverse requirements instituted in 2015 by the Obama administration. But what does that...
View ArticleElectronic Backup Options
If you don’t back up the files and programs on your personal or your company’s computers and mobile devices, you are living on borrowed time. A loss from a major computer crash, physical damage to your...
View ArticleHow to Deal with a Referral Gone Bad
One of your best workers recommends a friend or family member for an opening at your company, whom you gladly take on. But unlike your present worker, this new hire is a bust. Allowing him or her to...
View ArticleBig Ideas, Innovations, and Determination Make Trademasters Service Corp....
Trademasters Service Company, headquartered in Lorton, Virginia has a total workforce of more than 130 people. However, owner and general manager Dave Kyle considers none of them to be his employees....
View ArticleWhat Is Constructive Dismissal?
In the United States, except for workers employed under collective bargaining agreements or formal employment contracts, employment is generally considered to occur on an at will basis that allows...
View ArticleBeware of Email Scams Targeting Contractors
You receive an email offering a “service” to match “true professionals” like your company to paying customers, along with “certifying” your company as a legitimate enterprise. The only requirement is...
View ArticleQualifying as a Minority or Woman-Owned Business
If you are a business owner who is female or a person of color, becoming certified may be an avenue for you to obtain more contracts and additional revenue. Larger corporations and governmental...
View ArticleUsing Old Software with Windows 10
Extended support for Windows XP ended in 2014; mainstream support ended in 2009. Mainstream support for Windows Vista ended in 2012; extended support ended in April 2017. Mainstream support for Windows...
View ArticleThe Future of Refrigerants in the HVACR Industry
While the contracting industry is still in the midst the R-22 refrigerant phaseout, ACCA is already working to address the next phasedown, which could lead to the introduction of ASHRAE-designated A2L...
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