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The latest ALCC news, including Colorado Green NOW articles, legislative updates, and programming announcements. 

DOL overtime rule change is coming--are you prepared? Email
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Friday, April 29, 2016 10:00 AM

Is your business prepared for the upcoming proposed rule regarding overtime? Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division plans to update the regulation defining and delimiting the exemptions of “white collar” employees. This could have an impact on managers, foremen, sales teams, and other landscape company employees’ exempt status. 

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H-2B fly-in May 18th Email
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Friday, April 29, 2016 02:00 AM

 

H-2B visa program update

The national H-2B coalition is hosting an ‘emergency’ H2B fly in on May 18.  Two ALCC leaders will be attending, and we invite fellow members and H-2B users to join them for this one-day effort. The purpose of the fly-in is dual:

1. We need appropriations provisions (returning worker exemption & other items) to be extended

2. Importance of the H2B program to seasonal businesses

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Irrigation pros show lawmakers how to conserve water Email
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Thursday, April 28, 2016 11:00 AM

Yesterday, ALCC joined Irrigation Association representatives and irrigation supply companies at the Colorado State Capital to demonstrate how smart irrigation can conserve water in our landscapes.

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E-Verify app feedback requested Email
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016 02:00 AM

Today, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sent a bulletin inviting users of the E-Verify program to help test a new mobile app. Find information about the testing program below. 

ALCC members who participate are invited to share their experience with us at [email protected]. Your feedback helps us better communicate with government and legislators about the impact of laws and regulations on landscape companies.

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How a recession helped a seasonal business build a year-round working crew Email
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016 08:00 AM

 

JLS Landscape & SprinklerThe recession of 2009 helped one ALCC member go from seasonal to year-round work, thanks to owner John Reffel’s ability to be flexible and open to change. JLS Landscape & Sprinkler, Inc. has built its success by expanding and contracting its services to reflect the economic climate and to meet consumer demand.

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