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Considering the likelihood of having more than 1,000 attendees at a pharma event, access control is a challenge that requires experienced professionals who can prevent unauthorized bad actors from disrupting the event

The Smart Keeper computer and laptop security protection offered by The Connectivity Center take a systems approach, working to provide enhanced defense against purposeful intrusions and unintentional network contamination.

The Connectivity Center provides cyber defense, protection, and security information through its Smart Keeper series of products that block physical access to your computers and networks.

The Connectivity Center offers a USB port security locking device that can help you secure the front door of cybersecurity, and they are ready today.

With more cyberattacks coming from random flash drives plugged into laptop USB ports, The Connectivity Center is designing the best laptop security devices to protect from the threat of malware, viruses, and data breaches.

Bel Trading & Consulting Ltd have now moved to a next step to enhance our system also for protection against low-flying civilian drones which also pose a great threat when operating in areas near airport and air bases.

One might think to themselves "Are these fixes necessary? Are these prices too high?" There may not be a way to avoid automotive repairs entirely, but there is a way to stay in control of the situation.

The feeling of uncertainty about which auto repair mechanic to use is very common. The following points will assist you in making the right decision.

Cleaning off all of the salt and dirt will help keep your car looking fresh, but with only a little more work you can make sure that your car will be running well too.

We here at Delta Auto Protect see our fair share of car trouble that could have been prevented with a bit of routine maintenance, so we put together this list of maintenance tips that can prevent your car from any unnecessary trips to the mechanic.

Dychter Law Offices, APC, speaks up on the importance of employees' rights at all times, but especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

Considering the number of USB ports that are open invitations for intrusion, not protecting each one with a USB with lock is like leaving your front door open.

Important tips to avoid costly hailstone damage

A recent study shows that seatbelt use during pregnancy can dramatically improve an unborn child's chances of surviving a crash.

EMS and Physician providers can now perform direct-to-patient telehealth with GD e-Bridge Visit

This Summer, on the 29th of June, the Totet Safety Valve will be presented at the ASD Show in Las Vegas. You can find Totet to see this innovative device and find out how the newest Safety Valve can help you protect your Toilet.

With Bankruptcy Rising Beacon Management Services Teaches How To Protect Against Fraud

In light of the pandemic, EC-Council has made its anti-phishing solution, OhPhish, free to the businesses who need it. OhPhish is built to simulate phishing attacks on any workforce.

The health and well-being of children is critical to their development, but so is their education. Many wise parents are turning to online tutoring as a way to make up the academic gap created by education lockdowns.

Many common automotive issues that can arise when out on the road could be prevented with a bit of maintenance before the trip. That's why we at Delta Auto Protect packaged this checklist you can use before heading out on that road trip.

Now that fall has officially arrived, it is an ideal time to focus on the essentials to keep your vehicle safe while getting to and from class. We here at Delta Auto Protect know what it takes to keep your car in shape.

We compiled what we think are five extremely important tips that should help you save money on those costly auto repairs.

We have our fair share of experience with automotive repairs at Delta Auto Protect and in honor of our newly updated claim and service system, we have decided to share some of our knowledge with you!

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The Utah-based private sector company donated $100K during federal shutdown

These protection plans are designed to cover your automotive components after the manufacturer's warranty period has expired, ultimately protecting owners from expensive and unexpected repair costs.

While a vehicle service protection plan can not prevent your car from breaking down, it can help cover the costs of the repair and or replacement.

When was the last time you had to deal with a car repair? It can be devastating. That is why Delta Auto Protect has put together some helpful information to help you be prepared.

SmartyAds are teaming up with Protected Media within SmartHub, a white-label ad network to combat ad fraud.

TruClean stops the growth of 99.999% of bacteria & viruses and controls microbial growth for up to 12 months and – has been applied to every surface of the casino, hotel and gas station

Daniel O. Hands of Oakbrook, Illinois, is honored by the International Association of Who's Who as one of Illinois Top Attorneys in Estate Planning Asset Protection for his extensive achievements within the field of Law.

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The following is a brief roundup of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. A new antibody test is highly accurate at determining whether people have been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to a study published on Friday in The Journal of Clinical Microbiology. Researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine found the test, manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, had a specificity rate of 99.9% and a sensitivity rate of 100%, suggesting little chance of incorrectly diagnosing a healthy person as having been infected and virtually no chance of a false negative readout.

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Market-leading impact protection brand D3O is a common denominator in three ISPO 2019 award-winning products

Diane Coutu, HBR senior editor and coauthor of the article "How to Protect Your Job in a Recession."

It’s crunch time for filing individual tax returns, which means tax-related identity theft is on the rise. Each year, more and more scammers plan to steal personal information of taxpayers to file a fraudulent return or claim a refund. The… Read More

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The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim enforcement guidance to help combat supply shortages of disposable N95 facepiece respirators (N95 FFRs). This is the latest step to ensure availability of respirators. More information at the USDOL website.

This Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG) is intended to help small businesses comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Respiratory Protection standard (63 FR 1152; January 8, 1998). OSHA’s goal for this document is to provide small entities with a comprehensive step-by-step guide complete with checklists and commonly asked questions that will aid both employees and employers in small businesses with a better understanding of OSHA’s respiratory protection standard.

NECA is pleased to report that the U.S. Treasury Department released new guidance on April 7, 2020, clarifying that companies with under 500 employees do qualify for loans under the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This change comes after association staff raised concerns with Congressional leaders and officials at the Small Business Administration and the Department of Treasury.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced an interim enforcement response plan for the coronavirus pandemic. The response plan provides instructions and guidance to OSHA Area Offices and compliance safety and health officers (CSHOs) for handling coronavirus-related complaints, referrals, and severe illness reports.

Tracking expenses is an important part of maximizing PPP loan forgiveness. Once you identify which expenses are eligible for PPP forgiveness, it’s time to start keeping track of these expenses and calculate your potential forgiveness amount. The Anders CARES Act Research and Response Team put together tracking tools you can use to make it easier...

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1. Administration Calls for Additional Funding for PPP

One of the most popular programs created in the CARES Act, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), has released over $70 billion to small businesses to help them remain viable during this pandemic. Due to the large demand, the Administration has requested additional funding for that program in a letter to Congressional leaders.

NECA’s look Ahead: Senate Democrats requested an additional $250 billion for hospitals and local governments in addition to funding for the PPP while Republican leaders argued that funding for the PPP is the only account that requires additional immediate funding at this time. The Senate adjourned on April 9, 2020 unable to pass additional funding for the PPP under unanimous consent.

2. Treasury Guidance Clarifies Qualifications for PPP Borrowers

With the passage of the CARES Act, many agencies have been scrambling to enact the reforms and programs developed in rapid time. One such program, the Paycheck Protection Program, which allows substantial loans to be granted under favorable terms by the Small Business Administration, came under scrutiny for potentially requiring businesses to meet both size and revenue requirements instead of just the size requirements (under 500 employees) originally required. While this scrutiny came from an over-cautious interpretation of an earlier guidance, the Treasury Department offered additional guidance to make it clear to borrowers that they may meet either the revenue standards listed under a given NAICS code or qualify by having less than 500 employees. 

NECA’s Look Ahead: NECA worked with key leaders once the CARES Act was signed into law to attain greater clarity on this issue for our contractors. This new change will give NECA contractors the predictability they need to move forward with the new SBA loan program. We will continue to monitor the implementation of the CARES Act and continue to maintain in constant conversation with Congressional staff and agency officials to communicate the needs of our members. 

3. DOD Releases Rule on Payment to Small Business Contractors

Earlier this week the Department of Defense (DOD) released a final rule on the defining and implementation of accelerated payments to classified small businesses under DOD contracts. The rule (DFARS Case 2018–D068) which finalizes the implementation of a section from 2019’s National Defense Authorization Act urges the federal government to pay small business contractors within 15 days of the receipt of a proper invoice. While this is only a goal for the federal government and not a direct mandate, which NECA advocated for in the past, we view this final rule and its upcoming full implementation as a positive step forward.

NECA’s Look Ahead: We encourage NECA contractors to read the final rule and monitor its implementation on DOD contracts. With your feedback and on-the-ground experiences, we will be better able to make lawmakers and agency officials aware of its progress.

1. OSHA Issues Additional Guidance on COVID as Recordable Illness

On April 10, 2020, OSHA released updated enforcement guidance for recording cases of COVID-19. The guidance clarifies that OSHA’s recordkeeping requirement for COVID-19 as a recordable illness applies to those in the healthcare industry and emergency response organizations. OSHA will not enforce its recordkeeping requirements to employers outside of these sectors.

NECA’s Look Ahead: NECA has been working with OSHA to make this clarification to ensure that NECA contractors are not responsible for recording COVID-19 on their OSHA 300 logs on the basis that it is impossible to prove COVID-19 was contracted on the jobsite.

2. GSA Issues Order Allowing Electronic Signatures for Bonding

NECA Government Affairs has worked with allied groups in the construction industry to push the General Services Administration (GSA) to issue an order allowing bonding vendors and sureties to use electronic signatures instead of the typically required ‘wet’ signatures. By doing so, our contractors can receive bonding, necessary on a majority of jobs, sooner and with less unnecessary contact during these challenging times.  We are pleased to announce that this reform was recently issued. While this strictly applies to only GSA contracts, NECA government affairs, along with others, is working to spread this reform to the entirety of the federal government.

NECA’s Look Ahead: Our contractors commend the GSA for their prompt response and reasonable revision. NECA will continue to work with the GSA and other construction industry groups to push for responsible reform and the removing of barriers to our industry’s reinvigoration.

3. NECA Calls for Additional Funding for Paycheck Protection Program

NECA and many of its Chapters joined over two hundred trade associations in sending a letter to Congress to urge emergency funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP has been very successful and widely utilized by the construction industry according to the Small Business Administration. The program ran out of funding on April 16, 2020.

NECA’s Look Ahead: With both the House and the Senate officially out of session until May, it  seems unlikely that Congress will be able to agree to and pass by unanimous consent, NECA remains committed to urging Congress to continue to fund this important program and return to Washington D.C. to start critical negotiations for Phase IV COVID-19 legislation. 

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