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

US DOL announces extension to FFRCA dialogue Email
Thursday, April 02, 2020 07:00 PM

See the following announcement from US Department of Labor. There is still time to give feedback regarding FFRCA.

Extended: Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) National Online Dialogue

The U.S. Department of Labor is hosting a national online dialogue, now extended until close of business on April 10, 2020, to provide employers and employees with an innovative opportunity to offer their perspective as the Department develops compliance assistance materials and outreach strategies related to the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

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New guidance for construction site safety Email
Thursday, April 02, 2020 03:00 PM

Good afternoon,

We have received additional direction, issued by the State of Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), regarding safety and social distancing on construction sites. Please read this information thoroughly as it applies to your worksites.

ALCC emphasizes that this guidance is provided for the safety and health of your crews and stresses the importance of maintaining proper distancing.

We recognize that some landscape companies have opted to delay projects that they deem non-essential. We understand that this is an individual choice and must be made on a case by case basis within each company. Often, the decision to put operations on hold is made in the interest of public health and the safety of the company team.

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Insurance implications of COVID-19 Email
Thursday, April 02, 2020 09:00 AM

ALCC continues to gather resources to support Colorado landscape companies as they deal with the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. Today we have created a members-only web page with information and resources related to insurance implications of COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders. The information was written and compiled by Troy Sibelius of ALCC member Buckner Company. We thank Troy for the tremendous effort he made to assemble this information so quickly. 

Find this new resource at this link. Login is required to access these resources. If you need help accessing your login credentials, please email [email protected] for assistance. 

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US DOL announces updates to FFRCA benefits Email
Thursday, April 02, 2020 08:00 AM

See the following announcement from US Department of Labor:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES NEW PAID SICK LEAVE AND EXPANDED FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE IMPLEMENTATION

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Helps Americans Overcome COVID-19 Workplace Challenges

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered by the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, both part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) posted a temporary rule issuing regulations pursuant to this new law, effective today, April 1, 2020.

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Adapting to COVID-19: Timberline expands services Email
Wednesday, April 01, 2020 09:00 AM

Timberline Landscaping Launches Outdoor Sanitization Services

ALCC member Timberline Landscaping, Colorado Springs, has begun to offer a new service in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. See their news release about their new outdoor sanitization services:

Outdoor spaces and playgrounds provide much-needed sanctuary and peace, but cleaning and disinfecting of shared outdoor spaces is an often overlooked and necessary task. Timberline Landscaping, Inc. is proud to introduce a new service offering commercial and residential outdoor sanitization solutions that aid in the control of many harmful strains of viruses, including pet bacteria, while remaining kid and pet safe and environmentally friendly. 

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