Coronavirus Update | March 23, 2020

ACA/NE hopes you are staying in good health during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. We know it is a challenging time for our members, their employees, and their families. While we are all doing our best, given the circumstances, we are looking forward to when we are back to work and virus-free.

At ACA/NE, we know that our members are scrambling to figure out if the HVAC/R industry is considered "essential" during this COVID-19 crisis. We have done our best to obtain this information. Below is up-to-date information on each New England state. While this information is ever-changing, we will continue to provide updates as best as possible.

Connecticut General Information Executive Order 7H List of Essential Services Maine General Information Business Resources March 19th Press Release

Massachusetts General Information March 23rd Press Release List of Essential Services Essential Services Order New Hampshire General Information Executive Order 2020-04 2020 Emergency Orders 2020 Press Releases

Rhode Island General Information 2020 Executive Orders 2020 Press Releases Vermont General Information 2020 Press Releases Guidance for Vermont Businesses

National Efforts Continue to Make HVAC/R an Essential Business

ACCA , the national association for HVAC/R contractors, is also working to convince lawmakers in Washington D.C. that HVAC companies are essential service providers. You can help by sending a letter to your own congressional leaders. Click here  to take action! ACCA has prepared a letter that will be sent to your state and federal officials.

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ACA/NE Legal Counsel Continues to Provide Current Information

Kenney and Sams has continued to provide pertinent information for business owners during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Below please find links to several helpful articles. Coronavirus: What All Employers Should Know Coronavirus Claims and Coverage: What Happens Next? COVID-19: Changes in The Landscape Of Unemployment Benefits, Layoffs Versus Furloughs & The WARN Act Temporary Guidance for Construction in the City of Boston

Catherine Flaherty | Executive Director cflaherty@acane.org Katie Burke | Program Coordinator katie@acane.org Karen Flynn | Adminstrative Assistant karen@acane.org

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